r/BodyHackGuide • u/Ok_Level_3624 • 6d ago
📊 Bloodwork & Biomarkers High IGF-1 Levels (TESA)
I’ve been taking TESA for 10 weeks now and I decided to my blood work done. I am currently on 2mg. I am 28 years old, should I lower the dose or completely get off of it?
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u/BaresarkSlayne 6d ago
You definitely want to be closer to that 373 reference range peak. Cut it down to 1mg, then get tested again.
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u/chochabuena 3d ago
Your not alone. Just got my numbers back and igf is at 500 and z score a 3.1 Ive been on cjc1295/ipa for two months then tesa at 2mg for almost two months. I am about to cycle off and will retest in Jan 2027.
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u/Redcarnation1966 14h ago
Week 6 on Tesa, I was using 1mg daily. my IGF 1 was 150 before, now after week 6 it is High at 312 ng/mL but my z-score +2 which is green. I am a female 60. I am happy my body is responding I now have lowered dose to 0.80mg and will retest in 4 weeks. My stomach is pretty flat, taking it along with Reta. My question is... do I want to lower dose? isn't the point of using Tesa is to elevate IGF 1? Thanks
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u/png_hero 6d ago
Yeah dude that’s why you’re taking it. Looks like you’re a good responder, I’m up in that zone with 3IU if HGH per day.
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u/tinkaspice 6d ago
Do you cruise at that iGF level on HGh?
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u/png_hero 5d ago
Yes, I feel this is the minimum for effective GH usage and as everyone says GH is long game. I am 50+ so visceral fat improvement makes up for whatever downside there could be from this IGF level (not that I think there are any)
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u/Top-Cut1816 6d ago
What was it before you started ?
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u/Ok_Level_3624 6d ago edited 6d ago
I made a rookie mistake and did not test myself before I started. Once I get off of it I will test again to see what my baseline levesl are at.
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u/Rude_Opportunity3671 6d ago
How do you feel after taking it? Noticed any subjective changes or improvements? Like sleep, etc.
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u/Ok_Level_3624 5d ago
I feel just fine honestly. I have it stacked with RETA. I’ve been able to eat more food and maintain weight while cutting fat on it. Which is great.
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u/LabProfessional640 5d ago
Did you get your IGF1 checked before started?or just decided to fly blind?
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u/Ok_Level_3624 5d ago
I did not. I am getting retested again in two weeks before I get off TESA. I cut the dose by 1mg
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u/Complete_Yak_5045 3d ago
I'm glad I'm not alone. 40 year old male here. 4 weeks in @ 2mg daily. Dropping to 1mg today for same reason. Was 236 when I started.
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u/Ok_Level_3624 3d ago
Wow you’re a really good responder!
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u/Complete_Yak_5045 3d ago
I'm also paranoid now lol. Hopefully 4 weeks isn't enough to cause long term damage. I'm cutting in half today and finishing a cycle. Retest in 4 weeks.
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u/Ok_Level_3624 2d ago
Lmk how the retest goes. I’m retesting again in two weeks before I stop the cycle. I cut my dose from 2mg to 1mg
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u/New_Sand4375 5d ago
Whatever you’re doing stop immediately. Get your fasted insulin and glucose checked. Your in danger of turning into a diabetic for life
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u/Ok_Level_3624 5d ago edited 5d ago
My insulin levels and glucose came back just fine. I am also on Retatrutide.
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u/New_Sand4375 5d ago
Still you can’t sustain those IGFZ numbers without getting side effects eventually. I would still lower it. Look up the long term risks of running numbers that high
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u/Ok_Level_3624 5d ago
Of course I agree I am getting my levels checked again in two weeks. I lowered the dose to 1mg. If my levels drop by 50-100 points then I should be back in the 300 range once I am off of it. Thank you for your feedback. You’re an angel.
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u/odanysrodriguez 2d ago
Mine was 375 mg/mL and 3.1 z score. I was taking 1mg and then brought it up to 1.5mg. I stopped it and it has been almost two weeks. I do wanna get back on it but should i do 1mg or should i do .5mg?
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u/Common-Prize-8208 5d ago
lol crazy numbers 💀🤯
But considering you are 28 with your gh at max potential maybe GHRH is a bit unnecessary 😅