The Human Growth Hormone ( HGH ) 
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 What is Growth Hormone? 

Human growth hormone (HGH ) is a long chain amino acid molecule produced by the anterior pituitary gland, located at the base the brain. It is a large fragile protein molecule with a molecular weight of 20,000. HGH acts on many different tissues to promote healthy metabolism. The bulk of the effect accomplished by HGH is performed by a related hormone called Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), which is released predominantly by the liver and, to some extent, by other tissues in response to the presence of HGH . It is one of the primary hormones of importance for maintaining optimal cellular performance.

 What are the potential benefits of raising Growth Hormone levels?

 Natural levels of HGH and IGF-1 decline progressively after young adulthood, leading to many of the bodily changes associated with aging. Raising HGH and IGF-1 levels to those associated with younger physiology slows down or delays the age related decline frequently seen in many organs. 

Studies reliably demonstrate that the following are among the many beneficial effects of modulating HGH /IGF-1:

  • Enhanced skin thickness and elasticity

  • Improved healing time and reduced infection rates after trauma or surgery

  • Diminished sun damage-type wrinkling

  • Decreased total body fat

  • Increased lean muscle mass

  • Increased bone mineral density

  • Improved cholesterol profile

  • Decreased LDL (bad) cholesterol

  • Increased HDL (good) cholesterol

  • Improved exercise capacity

  • Decreased recovery time between workouts

  • Improved blood flow to the kidney

  • Improved mood, coping skills, and over-all well-being

  • Improved general energy levels

These effects do not occur over night, after the first several weeks of therapy, the first change that is typically noted is a feeling of enhanced well-being, with most of the compositional changes, such as fat loss or muscle or bone gain noted after 3 to 11 months of therapy.

What are offered methods of raising HGH/IGF-1 levels?

Injections

Secretagogues

Precursors

Oral / spray real HGH

Anti-somatostatin therapy


What's the Bottom Line?

The current paradigm regarding the most efficacious way to augment HGH/IGF-1 levels is still the direct administration of HGH via injection when an  accurate medical monitoring is accomplished. This is recommended when growth and body development is the target.

As a general rule for treatments where  reduction of aging symptoms is the main objective, injections should be discarded as a  very aggressive treatment and secretagogues should be the most preferred solution.

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Disclaimer

This information is designed to provide you with accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is distributed with the understanding that AAF is not engaged in rendering medical advice. The descriptions offered are merely summaries of some of the principal features available about human growth hormone. They are not complete descriptions of all aspects available about this matter. AAF does not endorse any product at all. This notice is required by the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act. Nothing contained in this website is intended to constitute professional advice for medical diagnosis or treatment. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. Always consult your doctor if you are pregnant, lactating, or have any other health conditions before applying or taking any products. Do not use any supplement without consulting with your physician.

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