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Can ifg-1 supplement exacerbate prostate cancer?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Possibly!: There are ilgf-1 receptors on prostate cancer. Thec counter argument, is that this sub-hormone produced by hgh may be important in preventing cancer, since it bolsters our immune surveilance systems. However, i would think it imprudent to use after the diagnosis of any cancer!

Answered 4/24/2013

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