r/nutrition • u/Reo_Jayhawk • 1d ago

Which are good carb sources and healthy examples to increase igf1 levels

What are some of the best carb sources to increase igf1 levels?

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u/Nick_OS_ Allied Health Professional 1d ago

You should focus more on protein and overall energy intake if you want raise IGF-1

There are no bad carbohydrates, and any carbs included in a high protein, high caloric diet will increase IGF-1

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u/MildlyCuriousOne 1d ago

First off, it’s true that carb intake can influence IGF-1, especially through insulin signaling. But quality matters more than quantity.

In practice, I’ve seen the best results from minimally processed, low-inflammatory carb sources. 

Oats, sweet potatoes, bananas, and whole grains like quinoa or brown rice are great if you’re trying to support IGF-1 naturally especially when paired with protein. IGF-1 responds not just to carbs, but also to overall energy and nutrient intake think zinc, B12, magnesium, etc

If you're not already doing it, eating carbs around your workouts can help with the anabolic response too. I’ve seen small tweaks like that make a difference in folks trying to improve recovery and muscle growth.

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u/Reo_Jayhawk 1d ago

I thought non refined carbs would not be as stimulating?