Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
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.
Pituitary gland produces the growth hormone in your body. This glad is a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain. Childhood growth is fueled by this gland and it maintains tissues and organs throughout life. Growth hormone production slowly reduces starting in middle age. Because of this, synthetic HGH has received popularity in slowing down the aging process. However, there’s little evidence to suggest synthetic human growth hormone 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
Decrease body fat
Increase exercise capability
AIDS or HIV related muscle wasting can be treated by 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
Muscle pain
Muscle pain
Researchers have found that older adults will likely have side effects by injecting human growth hormone than younger adults.
Cost is likely a concern, too. Human growth hormone injections 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.
