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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Does human growth hormone slow aging?

By Sam G. Smith

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.

A pea-sized gland, called pituitary gland, at the based of the brain produces the growth hormone. This gland fuels the childhood growth and helps maintain tissues and organs throughout life. Since the production of growth hormone reduces, starting in middle age, synthetic HGH has gain popularity. It is important to note that there's very little evidence to suggest synthetic HGH can help otherwise healthy adults regain youth and vitality.

Some research of adults who have growth hormone deficiency show that HGH can

Increase bone density

Increase muscle mass

Increase muscle mass

Decrease body fat

Approval has been granted to treat AIDS or HIV related muscle wasting with human growth hormone.

In healthy older adults, human growth hormone can increase muscle mass and reduce the amount of body fat. But increase in muscle doesnt translate in increase in strength. In fact, researchers have found that strength training is a cheaper more effective way to increase muscle mass and strength. It isnt clear HGH may provide other benefits to healthy adults.

Human growth hormone injection will lead to following side effects:

Swelling in the arms and legs

Muscle pain

Joint Pain

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?

The natural way to slow down the aging process is to consume nutritious foods in moderate portion size and exercise daily. Before signing up for any human growth hormone, consult with your doctor for other alternatives. - 17269

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