Friday, February 27, 2009

Anti aging and human growth hormone

By Sam G. Smith

Aging process can be slowed down by human growth hormone (HGH) and doctors can prescribe injections for HGH. But before you do this, get the facts and understand other 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 growth hormone deficiency shows that HGH can

Increase bone density

Increase muscle mass

Decrease body fat

Increase exercise capability

Human growth hormone is also approved to treat AIDS or HIV related muscle wasting.

Taking human growth hormone will increase muscle mass. But some studies have found that this doesn't really translate to increase in strength. Better approach is to follow the strength training to increase muscle strength. On the other had, HGH can increase the muscle mass and reduce the body fat!

Injecting human growth hormone can cause various side effects, such as:

Swelling in the arms and legs

Joint Pain

Swelling in the arms and legs

For men enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia)

Some research suggests that side effects of injecting human growth hormone treatments may be more likely in older adults than in younger adults.

Cost of the human growth hormone should be taken into consideration when making the decision. Human growth hormone injection can cost thousands of dollars.

What is the bottom line?

If aging is a concern, talk to your doctor about the options to slow down the aging process. The best way slow down the aging process is to eat nutritious foods, controlling the portion size and daily physical activities.

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