Growth hormone (hGH) is secreted by the pituitary gland and is taken into the liver and converted into a protein called somatomedin-C or IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-one). It is IGF-1 that is partially responsible for the growth hormone functions in the body. Growth hormone contributes to ongoing tissue repair, healing, cell rejuvenation, bone strength, brain function, enzyme production, and the integrity of hair, nails and skin. The signs of growth hormone deficiency are the same as the signs of aging: body composition shifts with an increase in fat and body weight and a decrease in muscle mass and energy. There is a crease in bone mineralization, vitality ebbs, and there is increased cardiovascular disease mortality. There are also psychological deficits and impaired physical performance, poor sleep, and decreased social interaction.
Research indicates that daily supplementation of growth hormone may reverse symptoms of the again process and restore a more youthful physiology and conditioning. All major hGH studies have documented improved body composition and function. There is a consistent improvement in muscle/fat ration. There is a 10 to 20% decrease in fat and a 10% increase in muscle. There is also an increased lipolysis or breakdown of fat with the concomitant decrease in cholesterol and triglycerides. There is also an increase in cardiac output, skin rejuvenation with an increase in collagen and elastin, and a significant improvement in immunity which results in growth hormone’s anticancer and longevity effect.