Buy IGF-1 LR3 for Research: 2 Vendors Compared (Prices, COAs)
Checked, not rated · Updated 3 October 2026
IGF-1 LR3 is not approved by FDA for human use, and it is sold in the US labelled for research use only. 2 of the 3 vendors I check sell it online (Next Level Pharm and BioEdge Research Labs), from $43.99 for a 1 mg vial as of 3 October 2026.
Not FDA-approved for any indication in the US, and a different molecule from mecasermin (Increlex), the only FDA-approved recombinant IGF-1.
The table compares vendors on FDA record, testing lab, batch COAs and price. Before buying from anyone, run my vendor checklist.
- Class
- Recombinant analogue of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), 83 amino acids
- Background
- Originally engineered as a laboratory reagent - an IGF-1 variant with reduced binding to IGF-binding proteins, used to study IGF-1 signalling in cell culture.
- Human evidence
- Animal / lab only
The evidence, risks and legal detail: my IGF-1 LR3 guide. Dosing and vial maths: IGF-1 LR3 dosage.
IGF-1 LR3 vendors compared
The checklist results come from my review of each vendor and cover the whole store. A vendor can publish COAs for some products and not others. The featured vendor is pinned first; the order is not a ranking.
| Vendor | Product | Price | FDA record | Names its lab | Batch COAs | Card payment | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Level PharmFeaturedMy Next Level Pharm review | 1 mg vial | $43.99as of 3 October 2026 | No warning letter found | Yes | Yes | Yes | View product → |
| BioEdge Research LabsMy BioEdge Research Labs review | 1 mg vial | $67.00as of 3 October 2026 | No warning letter found | Yes | Yes | Not verified | View product → |
Prices are for the product named, as shown on the vendor's own product page on the date given. They change often. Checklist results were verified on 3 October 2026. All vendors and how they compare.
What a IGF-1 LR3 COA should show
A certificate of analysis (COA) is the lab report for one batch. For IGF-1 LR3, check these:
- Identity by mass spectrometry, with the expected and the measured mass side by side for this 83-amino-acid protein.
- IGF-1 LR3 is human IGF-1 with arginine in place of glutamate at position 3 and a 13-amino-acid extension. A COA for plain IGF-1, IGF-1 DES or mecasermin is for a different molecule.
- Purity by HPLC for this batch, shown as a chromatogram as well as a percentage.
- A lot number that matches your vial or pack, the test date and the lab's name, so you can confirm the certificate on the lab's own site.
A purity figure does not cover sterility or bacterial endotoxins; a COA covers those only if it reports separate tests for them. Line by line: how to read a peptide COA.
Red flags when buying IGF-1 LR3
- A product described as mecasermin or Increlex. That is the approved prescription drug, a different molecule.
- No certificate of analysis for the batch you will receive, or one without a lot number or a named lab.
- Dosing instructions or treatment claims for people on the product page.
- An FDA warning letter naming the seller. Search fda.gov before you pay.
- No way to pay with buyer protection, such as a credit card.
Common questions
Where can I buy IGF-1 LR3?
Online, from research vendors that label it for laboratory use only. I list 2 checked vendors: Next Level Pharm and BioEdge Research Labs, from $43.99 for a 1 mg vial as of 3 October 2026. Before you pay, confirm the batch COA on the testing lab's own site.
Is IGF-1 LR3 for sale legally?
IGF-1 LR3 is sold in the US labelled for laboratory research use only. It is not approved by FDA for human use, and it cannot lawfully be marketed as a supplement or a medicine. No IGF-1 LR3 product is listed on DailyMed. Athletes: IGF-1 and its analogues fall under WADA category S2, prohibited at all times; check the current list. This is general information, not legal advice.
Do I need a prescription for IGF-1 LR3?
No US-approved IGF-1 LR3 product exists for a doctor to prescribe. Research vendors sell it without a prescription, labelled for laboratory use only.
How much does IGF-1 LR3 cost?
On the vendors' own product pages: Next Level Pharm, 1 mg vial, $43.99 (as of 3 October 2026); BioEdge Research Labs, 1 mg vial, $67.00 (as of 3 October 2026). Prices change often, so check the product page before you rely on one.
How do I know if IGF-1 LR3 is real?
Only a lab test can tell you. Ask for the certificate of analysis (COA) for your batch, and confirm it on the testing lab's own site. The COA should state the expected mass of IGF-1 LR3 next to the measured one, and the two should match. A vendor's COAs for other products say nothing about this one, so check that the certificate names IGF-1 LR3 and your lot number.
Who sells the best IGF-1 LR3?
I don't rank vendors, so I don't name a best one. Compare what each lets you check: a named testing lab, a COA for your lot that the lab confirms on its own site, and no FDA warning letter. The table shows my checklist result for each vendor. A vendor that passes every check can still ship a bad batch.
Sources
- Vendor checks: my review of each vendor, on the date shown under the table. Products and prices: each vendor's own product page.
- Legal status, class and evidence: my IGF-1 LR3 guide, which cites its sources. Formula, mass and sequence: the structure record shown on that guide, checked against two sources.