GH and IGF System Growth hormone (GH) and the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system consists of several components: GH, and receptor (GHR), IGF1, IGF2, Insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R), Insulin Like Growth Factor 2 Receptor (IGF2R), IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs), and related proteases which interact with each other and regulate several metabolic processes and body growth (1)
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Increased Physical Activity Aim for 150-300 minutes per week of moderate exercise like brisk walking, swimming, or cycling
No, its not considered a direct cure
They work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body to stimulate the secretion of insulin