Human growth hormone (GH) is
a substance that controls your body’s growth
. GH is made by the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. GH helps children grow taller (also called linear growth), increases muscle mass, and decreases body fat.
What is human growth hormone and what are its functions?
Growth hormone
stimulates production of insulin-
like growth factor 1in the liver and other organs, and this acts on tissues in the body to control metabolism and growth. In addition to its effect on growth hormone secretion, growth hormone-releasing hormone also affects sleep, food intake and memory.
What are some examples of growth hormones?
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What is the human growth hormone called?
Growth hormone (GH), also called
somatotropin
or human growth hormone, peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
What triggers the growth hormone?
Growth hormone levels are increased
by sleep, stress, exercise and low glucose levels in the blood
. They also increase around the time of puberty. Growth hormone release is lowered in pregnancy and if the brain senses high levels of growth hormone or insulin-like growth factors already in the blood.
Which is the best growth hormone?
HGH-X2
is the best alternative to somatropin injections. Somatropin is a human growth hormone that helps children grow taller and adults add muscle mass. The problem is that the Somatropin HGH injections require a prescription and come with a laundry list of potential side effects.
How can I reduce my growth hormone?
Drugs that reduce growth hormone production (
somatostatin analogues
). In the body, a brain hormone called somatostatin works against (inhibits) GH production. The drugs octreotide (Sandostatin) and lanreotide (Somatuline Depot) are man-made (synthetic) versions of somatostatin.
What are the side effects of human growth hormone?
- Carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Increased insulin resistance.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
- Joint and muscle pain.
- For men, enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
- Increased risk of certain cancers.
What does growth hormone do in adults?
Growth hormone plays a
role in healthy muscle
, how our bodies collect fat (especially around the stomach area), the ratio of high density to low density lipoproteins in our cholesterol levels and bone density. In addition, growth hormone is needed for normal brain function.
How does growth hormones affect your body?
In this phase of development, growth hormone promotes the growth of bone and cartilage. Throughout life, growth hormone
regulates the fat, muscle, tissue and bone
in our bodies, and other aspects of our metabolism such as insulin action and blood sugar levels.
Why is HGH bad for you?
HGH can also
increase the risk of diabetes and contribute to the growth of cancerous tumors
. Furthermore, if you get the drug illicitly, you may not know what you are really getting. Because of the high cost, HGH drugs have been counterfeited.
Is HGH considered a steroid?
Similar to
anabolic steroids
, naturally synthesized hGH has anabolic effects on human body during the adolescent period.
How can I get HGH legally?
A doctor will examine your medical history before therapy. You will undergo blood tests to assess HGH (and IGF-1) levels. Hgh is
available only by prescription
in the U.S.
What foods increase HGH?
Eating healthy
Melatonin-rich foods are recommended, as a good night’s sleep is linked to increased HGH. These include foods like
eggs, fish, mustard seeds, tomatoes, nuts, grapes, raspberries and pomegranate
.
Does height increase after 18?
Although
most adults won’t grow taller after age 18 to 20
, there are exceptions to this rule. First, the closure of the growth plates may be delayed in some individuals (36, 37). If the growth plates remain open past age 18 to 20, which is uncommon, height could continue to increase. Second, some suffer from gigantism.
What age is best for growth hormone treatment?
GH injections are quick and almost pain-free, so children
ages 10 and up
may be able to and often prefer to give themselves their own injections. It is important that a parent supervises the injection to make sure the child gives the correct dosage each day. Parents should give the injections to younger children.
