Anti aging and human growth hormone
Some say human growth hormone slow down the aging process. Before you ask your doctor to prescribe injection for human growth hormone (HGH), get the facts and understand the proven ways to promote healthy aging.
Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain, to fuel childhood growth and help maintain tissues and organs throughout life. Beginning in middle age, however, the pituitary gland slowly reduces the amount of growth hormone it produces. This natural slowdown has prompted an interest in the use of synthetic human growth hormone (HGH) to stave off the realities of old age. However, there’s little evidence to suggest human growth hormone can help otherwise healthy adults regain youth and vitality.
Studies of adults who have a growth hormone deficiency show that human growth hormone can
Decrease body fat
Increase bone density
Increase exercise capability
Increase exercise capability
Human growth hormone is also approved to treat AIDS or HIV related muscle wasting.
Body fat, in healthy older adults, can be reduced by human growth hormone. Some people take human growth hormone to increase muscle, but researchers have found that this doesn’t translate in increase in strength. Strength training is the best approach if someone is looking to increase the muscle strength.
Injection of human growth hormone may cause a number of side effects for healthy adults, including:
Join Pain
For men enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
Swelling in the arms and legs
Muscle pain
Researchers have found that older adults will likely have side effects by injecting human growth hormone than younger adults.
Human growth hormones can cost thousands of dollars.
What is the bottom line?
If you have specific concern about aging, ask your doctor about ways to improve your health. Remember, eating nutritious foods, controlling portion size and including physical activities in your daily routine can help you stay healthy and strong as you get older.
