Human Growth Hormone is a protein produced in the pituitary gland. This hormone stimulates processes in the liver which create substances known as somatomedins. These somatomedins stimulate the growth of both bone and muscle, hence the term ‘human growth hormone’. Human growth hormone also has the following effects on the body: Increased cardiac function, lower blood pressure, increased immune function, better sexual performance, improved cholesterol, reduction of fat, increased energy levels, better physical performance, stronger bones, regrowth of hair, tighter, thicker skin, less wrinkles, more muscle, organ regeneration. HGH is then, somewhat of the chemical fountain of youth, curing all ills, staving off the reaper a little while longer.
Normally, Human growth hormone is produced at its highest rates during adolescence, and declines as the body ages, however in some cases the body does not produce enough HGH, and developmental issues ensue. HGH has many uses, and is useful in the treatment of Growth Hormone deficiency, Treatment for SGA and IUGR, Idiopathic Short Stature, AIDS Wasting and Cachexia, Short Stature Caused by Turner’s Syndrome, Short Stature Caused by Prader-Willi Syndrome, Growth Problems Caused by Short Bowel Syndrome, Improper Growth in Children with Renal Disease, Treatment for Children with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis Treatment, Treatment for Children with XLH, and in its more well known capacities as a Body Building Enhancement Drug, a Weight Loss Drug, and Anti-Aging Drug
HGH can be purified from the pituitary gland, or can be produced biosynthetically. Synthetic Human Growth Hormone, known as rHGH can be produced by one of two processes, either Inclusion Body technology, or Protein Secretion technology. In the past, HGH was harvested from the dead, and was known as cadaver–GH. Cadaver-GH is no longer in use due to the fact that patients treated with it developed Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare and completely incurable neurological disease that affects the brain and is always fatal.
Modern rHGH does not carry with it the same risk, however there are some side effects, such as joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and hypoglycemia. Using HGH incorrectly can also lead to other problems, such as an extended belly. Most of the time, if the drug is used correctly and as directed, there are few problems.
There are however, many scams running when it comes to HGH. These include so called ‘HGH Releasers’ , which claim to release more of your body’s own HGH. They do have a brief effect in young people who are still producing a great deal of HGH, but do little to nothing for older people whose HGH production has naturally waned. These medicines can put the user at risk of mad cow disease, otherwise known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. The wages of this particular sin are indeed death, so it is wise to stay away from any product that claims to release HGH. Not only do they put the user at risk of death, but they also interfere with other chemical processes in the body, such as the production of Cortisone, which increases the rate of aging, hardly the desired effect.
HGH Spray and pills are also ineffective. HGH is an incredibly delicate molecule, and it cannot be atomized or combined into a pill and retain its efficacy. HGH must be injected to be effective, and any product which claims it contains HGH but is not a liquid, is a scam.
Even if the product is a liquid, there is still no absolute guarantee that it is the real thing. HGH is enormously fragile and can be destroyed by being too hot, too cold, or by being shaken too hard. The best way to obtain real HGH is by prescription from your doctor at your pharmacist.