Is IGF-1 LR3 the same as IGF-1?

No — LR3 is an engineered long-acting analogue. Native IGF-1 has a much shorter half-life.

IGF-1 LR3 Calculator

IGF-1 LR3 (also known as Long R3 IGF-1) reconstitution and dosage reference — calculate vial concentration, BAC water volume, and exact syringe units below.

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Key takeaways

At the reference preset of a 1mg IGF-1 LR3 vial reconstituted with 1 mL of bacteriostatic water, a 0.05mg dose measures 5 units on a U-100 insulin syringe.

IGF-1 LR3 is a 83-amino-acid analogue of insulin-like growth factor 1 with an extended N-terminus and Arg3 substitution that gives it a longer half-life and weaker binding to IGF-binding proteins.

Concentration: 1 mg/mL
Draw volume: 0.05 mL
Units (U-100): 5
Doses per vial: ≈ 20
Reference preset: 1mg · 1mL · 0.05mg

Reference values from the default preset — adjust the calculator below for your vial.

U-100 scale · draw to 5 units

How to use this calculator›

1. Vial — the peptide amount printed on the vial, in milligrams.
2. BAC water — the bacteriostatic water added to the vial. More water means a lower concentration and a larger, easier-to-read draw.
3. Dose — the single dose being measured, in milligrams.
4. Syringe — the barrel being drawn into. The diagram rescales to that syringe, so the same dose sits at a different mark on a 0.3 mL barrel than on a U-100.

Educational reference only — not medical advice or a dosing recommendation.

Default: 1mg / 1mL / 0.05mgAdjust inputs to match your vial

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About

What is IGF-1 LR3?

IGF-1 LR3 is a 83-amino-acid analogue of insulin-like growth factor 1 with an extended N-terminus and Arg3 substitution that gives it a longer half-life and weaker binding to IGF-binding proteins. Used in research and bodybuilding contexts; safety profile in humans is poorly characterized.

Sourcing

Where researchers source this

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Common vial sizes

1 mg	lyophilized powder
5 mg	lyophilized powder

Reference dose ranges

0.02 mg	≈ 2 U-100 units (at 1mg / 1mL)
0.05 mg	≈ 5 U-100 units (at 1mg / 1mL)
0.1 mg	≈ 10 U-100 units (at 1mg / 1mL)

Reconstitution

How it's typically prepared

Reconstitute with BAC water; refrigerate. IGF-1 LR3 is potent — start low.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is IGF-1 LR3 the same as IGF-1?: No — LR3 is an engineered long-acting analogue. Native IGF-1 has a much shorter half-life.

Sources

References

PubMed search: IGF-1 LR3

HGH (Somatropin) — IU dosing reference and reconstitution chart.

Notice

PeptideDose is an educational reference. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. Doses shown in presets are derived from published protocols and product labels — they are not personal recommendations.