is it safe to take IGF-1, new member today, hi!
 

I currently have a brain tumor benign located inmy pertuitary gland i have mri's every year and there as been no change for five years. can i take this hormone replacement. I am curently dieting for a body building competition and i would like this for the age appearance of my skin and to eat away at unecessary fatty diposits?

Hi darleend

I dont have the answer to your question but wanted to welcome you to NeuroTalk

maybe you will get some answers if you post your question on our Vitamins/supplements etc board
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49

Be careful...
 

Here is a monograph on the subject:

http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/n...ins_0303.shtml

Anyone with a pituitary adenoma should be under a doctor's care and since
these tumors secrete various levels of hormones that differ from patient to
patient, advice for supplements should be directed to your doctor. Some adenomas actually stimulate IGF-1 secretion.

IGF-1 typically falls with age. Its significance is still controversial.

Hi Darleen and welcome to NeuroTalk.