Some Simple Facts You Need to Know If You are Thinking About Taking Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
Posted on May 16th, 2017What is human growth hormone?
HGH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland.
It functions to cause the liver to release a second hormone referred to as Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1) and is responsible for helping children gain height, improve their muscle mass and help other organs and tissue increase production of more of their cells.
According to the internet, what can a deficiency in HGH cause in a
human?
, Reduced growth in children
. Can develop into Turner’s Syndrome
NOTE: According to the internet, Turner's Syndrome is a genetic
deficiency seen in female children and adults that is caused by the
inheritance of only one X chromosome instead of 2 X chromosomes. It
causes a loss of structural height, a lack of sexual and
ovarian development and which may lead to infertility.
. A major lack of growth in children between the ages of 2 and 4
. Reduced growth in adults that were born with an HGH deficiency
When does the internet indicate that HGH should be used in a
patient?
. If your child has Prader-Willi Syndrome and is obese with breathing
difficulties, including Sleep Apnea.
NOTE: According to the internet, Prader-Willi Syndrome is caused by a
rare genetic disease, which causes the following characteristics;
1) Lack of proper development in general
2) Obesity due to an increased appetite
3) Mental inabilities
4) Lack of sexual development
5) Shorten height
However since human growth hormone increase muscle mass and decreases fatty tissue, it has become a popular injectable hormone fort many people that are hoping to help enhance their
physical stature and at the same time, slow down the aging process.
The internet discusses the pros and cons for doing using HGH.
What are the Pros for an adult taking HGH?
. HGH is a natural hormone whose production decreases with age
which triggers growth and physical abilities.
. It raises blood glucose
. It slows down the action of insulin
. It may help decrease weight by decreasing fat deposits
. It may help those with Prader-Willi Syndrome and Turner’s Syndrome
. It may help with kidney failure
What are the cons that the internet reports for taking HGH?
. Do not use for people that have had critical diseases that have led to
heart and stomach surgeries.
. Do not use if a patient has cancer and any other types of tumors
44 high quality research projects done with HGH, using 303
Volunteers with an average age of 27, 85 % males, receiving HGH
injections and 137 volunteers that only received placebos, indicated
the following results:
1) No reduction in bad cholesterol (LDL).
2) No increase in strength or exercise capacity
3) Increased water retention
NOTE: In older men and women, the slowdown in their physical
abilities and stamina are also caused by the reduced production of
amounts of testosterone and DHEA in men and estrogen in women.
In 30 % of the men taking HGH developed the following health
problems:
1) Joint pain
2) Swelling in the joints
3) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
4) Fluid retention
5) High blood pressure
6) Breast enlargement in men.
Please also realize that Human Growth Hormone is a controlled substance that is regulated through prescriptions from health care professionals.
This article was designed to merely discuss the benefits and the risks of taking Human Growth Hormone and determine what and when HGH should be used.
If you also read about the use of HGH on the internet, you will realize that there is a tremendous amount of controversy regarding the use of HGH.
Sincerely,
Dr. AL Plechner
