Wednesday, September 16, 2009

What is HGH? Basic Information on HGH

By Bethany Jordin

Various studies and medical investigations have shown time and again the human growth hormone or HGH can bring about various benefits such as weight loss, gain in muscle mass, better skin, and countering the effects of aging. In fact, many people consider HGH as the key to the fountain of youth. But what is HGH?

HGH is a natural hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It is considered as a master hormone because it plays a major role in many of the functions in the body. During childhood and puberty, the production levels of HGH are at their highest. As you reach the late 20's, HGH levels start to gradually decline in ways that cannot be controlled. HGH is still produced, but once you reach the age of 40, HGH levels would have decreased by about half. By the time you are 80, you are virtually down to only 5 to 10% of your original growth hormone level.

While it is still unknown even today why the body's HGH levels decrease over time, it's known that the decrease in hormone production is connected to a loss of energy, diminishing muscle tone, lack of sexual drive, and a longer healing time, just to name a few. Research has proven that people who are given the opportunity to restore or increase their HGH levels experience improvement in their overall health, as well as generally feeling younger.

In 1990, scientists discovered that HGH led to impressive health benefits such as enhanced energy, improved muscle tone, denser bones, superior heart function, lower cholesterol, and a better immune system. Other advantages included greater strength as well as improved brain function, particularly in the areas of memory and focus.

Although doctors traditionally only prescribed HGH to people suffering from certain specific medical conditions, this therapy was only available in the form of HGH injections, which contained actual hormones. HGH therapy of this nature involved taking one or two shots a day for several months before results became visible. Although effective, HGH injections are quite expensive, costing several thousands of dollars each month.

Fortunately, pharmaceutical companies have heard the plea of many consumers by coming up with HGH in supplemental form. Unlike HGH injections, these supplements do not require medical prescription or supervision. They are being sold widely in online stores and local health stores.

These supplements work because they encourage your pituitary gland and stimulate it so that it produces more hormones. They do not contain artificial HGH, so you can increase your HGH levels in the safest and most natural method, without any risk for side effects.

HGH supplements are available in a variety of different types, including pills (capsules or tablets), oral sprays, and powders that are dissolved into liquids for bodily absorption. When you body has higher levels of HGH, it will regain much of its former youth, and you'll be able to enjoy all the other benefits, both of health and appearance, that HGH provides. - 14130

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