The Hunter Williams Podcast

Why IGF-1 Levels Don’t Matter As Much As You Think

Hunter Williams

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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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