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Insulin (reference)
Clinical
FDA-approved (specific use)
Summary
Foundational peptide hormone for glucose control; abused in bodybuilding — extremely dangerous without medical need.
Categories
Metabolic & Body Comp, Performance
Mechanism
Insulin receptor signaling drives glucose uptake, glycogen synthesis, and anabolism.
Half-life
Varies by analog (rapid to ultra-long)
Routes
Subcutaneous injection; Intravenous
Legal / access
Prescription hormone; criminal and medical consequences for diversion/misuse vary by place.
Key risks
- Hypoglycemia (can be fatal)
- Weight gain
- Hypokalemia
- Injection lipodystrophy
Common claims
- Anabolic window
- IGF synergy — dangerous folklore
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