IGF-1

Watch videos about IGF-1

• October 1, 2012
  Protein Intake & IGF-1 Production

  Animal protein consumption triggers the release of the cancer-promoting growth hormone IGF-1.
• September 28, 2012
  How Plant-Based to Lower IGF-1?

  Those eating vegan had significantly lower IGF-1 levels and higher IGF binding proteins than those just eating vegetarian, suggesting that the more plant-based one's diet becomes, the lower one's..
• September 27, 2012
  The Answer to the Pritikin Puzzle

  Lower cancer rates among those eating a plant-based diet may be a result of reduced blood levels of IGF-1 and enhanced production of IGF-1 binding protein.
• September 26, 2012
  Cancer-Proofing Mutation

  Congenital IGF-1 deficiency can lead to Laron Syndrome (a type of dwarfism), but with such low growth hormone levels those with the condition have dramatically lower cancer rates. This raises the..
• September 25, 2012
  IGF-1 as One-Stop Cancer Shop

  Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is a natural human growth hormone instrumental in normal growth during childhood, but in adulthood can promote abnormal growth—the proliferation, spread..
• February 14, 2011
  Dairy Hormonal Interference

  Concern that the consumption of cow's milk can upset our body's hormonal balance.
• January 12, 2011
  Meat Hormones & Female Infertility

  What is behind the purported link between poultry consumption and anovulatory infertility?