The GH pulse itself lasts 1 to 2 hours and drives downstream effects through IGF-1, which has a half-life of 12 to 15 hours
Progress is influenced by multiple factors: Baseline insulin resistance, medication adherence, nutrition (especially protein), resistance training, sleep, and stress management all affect the pace of change
( 13, 14, 15) This delicate, multifunctional, multistep process weakens our ability to make glutathione and neutralize harmful compounds if disrupted
New medications are also in the pipeline, which could increase competition and lower prices
Muscle regain (benefiting from "muscle memory") is faster than initial muscle building, but still requires entering a caloric surplus, consuming high protein (2.0-2.4g/kg), and training consistently for several months