Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 and Deer Antler Spray

There has recently been an increase in discussion of illegal substance use in sports, specifically the use of deer antler spray. What exactly is it and what is its supposed purpose? Deer antler spray falls under the category of peptide hormones, growth factors and related substances on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of banned substances and contains amounts of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1, or IGF-1.

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• Category: Other Sports
• Tags:deer antler spray, insulin, steroids, substance abuse