Standard Dosage Range
Research dosing range: 100–400 mcg per dose (injection)
Educational reference only
Dosage by Use Case
Muscle Injury Recovery (strains, tears)
4–8 weeks
Inject subcutaneously or intramuscularly near the injury site. Some protocols may use localized injection, others systemic due to PEG modification.
Muscle Hypertrophy (adjunct to resistance training)
4–8 weeks
Administer subcutaneously or intramuscularly post-workout. Monitor for potential IGF-1 related side effects (though less pronounced than with rhIGF-1).
Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)
8–12 weeks
Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Research is preliminary; safety and efficacy not fully established in humans.
Timing & Frequency
For muscle recovery and hypertrophy, injections are typically administered post-workout. Due to the extended half-life, timing is less critical than with standard MGF. A single weekly dose provides sustained satellite cell activation.
Cycle Guidance
Preclinical studies suggest benefits from 4–8 week cycles. A common research practice is an 8-week cycle followed by a 4-week break. Potential downstream IGF-1 effects warrant caution. Cycling is advised until further human data is available.
Reconstitution Reference
Quick reference for reconstituting PEG-MGF. For custom vial sizes and concentrations, use the Reconstitution Calculator.
| Common Vial Size | Typically 1 mg or 2 mg per vial |
| BAC Water Volume | 1 mL bacteriostatic water for 1 mg/mL or 2 mg/mL concentration, respectively |
| Concentration & Draw | At 1 mg/mL: 100 mcg = 0.1 mL (10 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe). At 2mg/mL: 100mcg = 0.05mL (5 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe) |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 2–8°C after reconstitution. Keep lyophilized powder at room temperature or refrigerated. |
| Stability | Reconstituted solution stable up to 30 days refrigerated. Lyophilized powder stable 12–24 months per manufacturer specifications. |
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Last updated: 2026-02-19