IGF-1 DES peptide calculator
A 1 mg IGF-1 DES vial mixed with 1 ml of bacteriostatic water holds 1 mg/ml. A 50 mcg dose is 0.050 ml — 5 units on a U-100 insulin syringe — and the vial holds 20 doses of that size.
IGF-1 DES dosage chart: units to draw
Units on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 ml) for IGF-1 DES doses from 30 mcg to 75 mcg, by how much bacteriostatic water is in a 1 mg vial. The highlighted row is the 50 mcg dose used above.
| Dose | 1 ml water 1 mg/ml | 2 ml water 0.5 mg/ml | 3 ml water 0.333 mg/ml | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mcg | 3 u 0.030 ml | 6 u 0.060 ml | 9 u 0.090 ml | 33 |
| 50 mcg | 5 u 0.050 ml | 10 u 0.10 ml | 15 u 0.15 ml | 20 |
| 75 mcg | 7.5 u 0.075 ml | 15 u 0.15 ml | 23 u 0.23 ml | 13 |
A 5-unit draw fits comfortably on a 0.3 ml insulin syringe (30-unit capacity), whose 1-unit (often half-unit) markings are easier to read than the 2-unit ticks on a 1 ml syringe.
Unit math only, not a dosing recommendation. The dose range is what published protocols and trials describe; see the IGF-1 DES guide for sources.
How to reconstitute IGF-1 DES
- Wipe both vial stoppers with a fresh alcohol swab and let them dry.
- Draw 1 ml of bacteriostatic water into a syringe.
- Insert the needle at an angle into the IGF-1 DES vial and let the water run slowly down the inner wall — do not inject directly onto the powder.
- Do not shake. Gently swirl the vial until the peptide fully dissolves.
- Storage for IGF-1 DES: Lyophilized: refrigerated. Reconstituted: refrigerated, use within 14 days.
- For a 50 mcg dose, draw to the 5-unit mark (0.050 ml) on a U-100 insulin syringe.
About IGF-1 DES
IGF-1 DES is a truncated variant of IGF-1 (des[1-3]) with reduced IGFBP-3 binding affinity, producing a stronger local effect at the injection site due to higher free-IGF-1 concentration.
Half-life: Approximately 20–30 minutes
Typical dose range: 30–75 mcg per injection, pre- or post-workout local administration
Class: Short-acting IGF-1 analog
Regulatory status: Not FDA approved. Research use only in the US.
Read the full IGF-1 DES guide → — mechanism, side effects, storage, regulatory status and citations. Or browse the whole peptide glossary.
Other tools for IGF-1 DES
Calculators for related peptides: CJC-1295, Hexarelin, HGH Fragment 176-191, Ipamorelin, MOD-GRF (1-29).
Need a different unit or a different question? The peptide dose converter moves a dose between mcg, mg and IU, and the half-life visualizer shows how concentration accumulates across a dosing cadence. Loading IGF-1 DES into a reusable 3 ml pen instead of drawing it with a syringe? The peptide pen calculator turns the same vial into mcg per click and clicks to dial. All of them are listed on the free peptide tools page.
IGF-1 DES calculator FAQ
Is this a IGF-1 DES peptide calculator or a reconstitution calculator?
Both. This IGF-1 DES calculator converts vial strength, bacteriostatic-water volume, and target dose into milliliters and insulin-syringe units. It does not recommend a medical dose.
How much bacteriostatic water for a 1 mg IGF-1 DES vial?
This page is pre-filled with 1 ml of bacteriostatic water for a 1 mg IGF-1 DES vial because that is a common research ratio. You can adjust the water amount in the full calculator.
How many units is a 50 mcg IGF-1 DES dose?
5 units on a U-100 insulin syringe, when a 1 mg vial is mixed with 1 ml of bacteriostatic water (1 mg/ml). That is 0.050 ml. With a different amount of water the unit count changes — the dose chart on this page lists 1 ml, 2 ml, 3 ml mixes.
How many doses are in a 1 mg IGF-1 DES vial?
20 doses of 50 mcg. The number of doses depends only on vial strength and dose size — adding more or less water changes the volume of each draw, not how many draws the vial holds.
Does this IGF-1 DES dosage calculator give medical advice?
No. It only performs unit math. Dosing, titration, and whether IGF-1 DES is appropriate are clinical decisions that should be made with a licensed healthcare professional.
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