
The Hunter Williams Podcast
My name is Hunter Williams and I am a creator, entrepreneur, and biohacker. On the my podcast, we talk about things that are on the fringe of health, fitness, and biohacking. From peptides, hormones, and fat loss, to biohacking and spirituality, we cover everything about health and fitness that the mainstream doesn't want you to know!
The Hunter Williams Podcast
Why IGF-1 Levels Don’t Matter As Much As You Think
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Hey everyone, Hunter Williams here! In today’s video, I dive deep into why IGF-1 level testing isn’t always the best marker for optimizing growth hormone. While it’s a useful tool, it doesn’t tell the full story when it comes to HGH or peptide supplementation. Instead, I’ll break down why IGF-1 levels can be misleading, what factors actually impact IGF-1 production, and a better way to assess if you need HGH or growth hormone peptides.
⚡ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Why IGF-1 testing doesn’t really matter
1:05 - How people use IGF-1 to assess growth hormone deficiency
2:45 - The major flaw in using IGF-1 as a primary growth hormone marker
4:00 - Why IGF-1 levels don’t always increase with HGH or peptides
5:20 - Understanding receptor sensitivity & why age matters
6:45 - The role of nutrition, stress, and inflammation in IGF-1 conversion
8:30 - Why IGF-1 blood test results are highly variable
10:10 - The problem with comparing IGF-1 to testosterone levels
12:00 - How symptoms matter more than bloodwork for HGH supplementation
14:15 - The real signs that you may need growth hormone peptides
16:50 - IGF-1 & immune system health: Does HGH cause cancer?
18:30 - The best approach to assessing HGH peptide effectiveness
20:00 - The real reason you should optimize IGF-1 (and how to do it right)
21:00 - Final thoughts: Should you track IGF-1 levels or not?
💬 Let me know in the comments: Do you agree or disagree with my take on IGF-1 testing? Have you seen weird fluctuations in your own bloodwork? Let’s discuss!
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