Hormonal
Biomarker
IGF-1
Available as add-on
Why we test it
IGF-1 regulates growth hormone effects, supporting cell repair and neuroplasticity. Both extremes carry risk: low levels are linked to dementia, while very high levels are associated with increased cancer risk.
BetterBrain target
100-200 ng/mL (age-adjusted)
Essential for neuronal growth and repair. Both low and high levels are associated with increased dementia risk.
What you Can do
- Strength training
- Adequate protein intake
- Quality sleep
- Intermittent fasting (moderate)
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