Posted by Mark Black | Posted in Health & Fitness | Posted on 20-05-2010
Tags: anti aging, Health & Fitness, health and wellness, HGH, HGH Therapy, hormone replacement therapy, human growth hormone, medical research, medical studies, mens health, testosterone therapy
HGH therapy or human growth hormone therapy is thought to have many benefits for adults. At one time it was only given to children with growth disorders. Now it is also given to adults who have a deficiency of the hormone. Deficiency of the hormone leads to the symptoms of aging. It may actually accelerate the process.
HGH is a protein based hormone with 191 amino acids. It is naturally created in the brain. First the hypothalamus gland secretes a growth hormone releasing hormone. This then activates the anterior pituitary gland to release the growth hormone.
The general health and vitality of youth is attributed to the hormone. In youth our levels of it can be 500 micrograms. In contrast, by the age of 60 it may go down to 60 micrograms. Sometime in the late 30′s our natural levels start to decline. We start to notice fine lines, less skin elasticity and less muscle mass. We have to workout more to maintain current muscle.
HGH is known to help with tissue repair and growth. It also has the ability to increase metabolism, muscle growth, bone density, and more. While if the body is deficient there will be visible signs as with the skin, but much more is internal. Lack of sexual desire, trouble sleeping, depression, and increased fat storage are just some of the symptoms.
There have been numerous studies done on the effects of HGH therapy. It is possible to reverse or halt the symptoms. This of course depends on other factors such as progression and any complications. Hair becomes dull with age but can now have improved texture. Cholesterol levels are improved, so is kidney function, healing and immunity. Fat stores decrease, skin thickens and becomes more elastic, mood swings improve and sexual desire increases.
Human growth hormone therapy is administered by introducing a synthetic hormone identical to HGH, called recombinant HGH. A thorough medical exam is given first. As with any hormone replacement therapy it should be administered by a physician. There are medical conditions that could cause complications. Your symptoms must be reviewed and proper dosage for each individual must be attained.
In multiple studies there have been many benefits found as the result of HGH therapy. Mentally and physically, what was thought of as just getting older or as normal is not necessarily so. Appearance can be improved right along with the immune system and blood pressure and digestion. Quality of life is improved overall.
HGH therapy or human growth hormone therapy is the latest medical breakthrough. More info on HGH now in our exclusive HRT overview.