Independent & reader-supported — every article medically reviewed

Hormones / Insulin

Insulin INS

A potent nutrient-shuttling hormone; effective for size and genuinely dangerous to misuse.

Also known as Humulin, Novolin

Variants

Name Abbr Route Notes
Insulin regular REG Subcutaneous Standard short-acting human insulin.
Insulin NPH NPH Subcutaneous Intermediate-acting insulin with added protamine.