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The Science Behind HGH

Here's a scientific look at just what HGH does in the body

Growth hormone is also called somatotropin. It's a protein hormone of 190 amino acids (building blocks of protein) that is created and secreted by in the anterior pituitary gland. It has two types of effects, both of which are highly beneficial to the vital, active human body as you'll see below.

One main type of action of the HGH is its direct effects on other kinds of cells. The growth hormone binds to its receptor on target cells, then creates some particular action. Fat cells, for example, are the target cells of HGH, so they have growth hormone receptors. Once bonded there, the growth hormone causes them to break down triglyceride and suppresses their ability to take up and accumulate circulating lipids -- in other words, fat storage is prevented!

HGH also acts to create other indirect effects in the body by causing secretion of IGF-1, an insulin-like growth factor hormone. IGF-1 is secreted from the liver and other tissues in response to growth hormone. This is the action that governs mostly growth-related effects of HGH.

What is meant by "growth"?

The obvious answer is, growth means something getting bigger. But don't be hemmed in by that definition. Growth requires many, many coordinated processes in the body, and that in turn means a complex dance of lots of different hormones, which typically are the messengers that tell different parts of the body what to do and when. Growth hormone indirectly stimulates the synthesis of cartilage cells, resulting in bone growth.

This same effect is also the power behind muscle growth. It stimulates both the differentiation and proliferation of muscle cells, stimulates amino acid uptake and synthesizes protein in muscle and other tissues. This is where HGH's ability to influence overall muscle and skin tone comes from.

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How about metabolism?

Growth hormone has important effects on:

Protein metabolism: HGH causes increased amino acid uptake, increased protein synthesis and decreased oxidation of proteins.

Fat metabolism: HGH enhances the utilization of fat -- gives your body the ability to break down fat cells more efficiently.

Carbohydrate metabolism: HGH is one of several hormones that maintain blood sugar within a normal range.

Without HGH …

Because of the abilities of HGH mentioned above, you can soon see that without it, muscle tone declines, fat stubbornly sits in the body and resists metabolism, and hair, skin and nails (all composed of proteins) deteriorate. In fact, scientists now believe that HGH has a role in most healthy functions of the body, including sexual function, proper operation of stomach and bowels, liver, and all glandular systems.

Whether HGH is directly interacting with certain cells, or playing its key part in the correct function of other bodily systems, it's essential throughout the body for youthful vigor and health!

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Hear what the experts say about Human Growth Hormone!

"The effects of six months of growth hormone on lean body mass and adipose-tissue mass were equivalent in magnitude to the changes incurred during 10 to 20 years of aging." -- Daniel Rudman, M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin.

"All of these ideas about treating people with growth hormone have been directed towards people sixty-five and older. If you look at the data, people have so-called 'elderly' levels by age forty. Perhaps we should be giving GH replacement therapy earlier rather than attempting to treat tissues that have seen little or no growth hormone for decades." Dr. Eve Van Cauter, GH researcher, University of Chicago Medical Center.

"It stops the aging process in the body and reverses many of the problems that are caused by aging, such as wrinkling skin, increased body fat, decreased muscle mass, increased cholesterol, decreased stamina and energy, decreased mental function, impaired neurological functions such as Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis. IGF-1 or growth hormone is truly an amazing substance which is both safe and effective with no known side effects unless it's used in an overdose manner." Dr. Lawrence Dornan, member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging

"GH (Growth Hormone) is the ultimate anti-aging therapy. It effects almost every cell in the body, rejuvenating the skin and bones, regenerating the heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys, bringing organ and tissue function back to youthful levels. It is an anti-disease medicine that revitalizes the immune system, lowers the risk factors for heart attack and stroke, improves oxygen uptake in emphysema patients, and prevents osteoporosis. It is under investigation for a host of different diseases from post-polio syndrome to AIDS. It is the most effective anti-obesity drug ever discovered, reviving up the metabolism to youthful levels, resculpting the body by selectively reducing the fat in the waist, abdomen, hips, and thighs, and at the same time increasing muscle mass. It may be the most powerful aphrodisiac ever discovered, reviving flagging sexual and potency in older men.

It is cosmetic surgery in a bottle, smoothing out facial wrinkles; restoring the elasticity, thickness, and contours of youthful skin; reversing the loss of extracellular water that makes old people look like dried-up prunes. It has healing powers that close ulcerated wounds and regrow burned skin. It is the secret ingredient in the age-defying bodies of weight lifters and it enhances exercise performance, allowing you to do higher-intensity workouts of longer duration. It reverses the insomnia of later life, restoring the "slow wave" or deepest level of sleep. And it is a mood elevator, lifting the spirits along with the body, bringing back a zest for life many people thought was lost forever. The latest research shows that it holds promise for that most intractable and terrifying disease of aging - Alzheimer's." Dr. Ronald Klatz, Author "Grow Young with HGH"

FACT: Levels of Human Growth Hormone decrease as we age. By middle age and beyond HGH levels have plummeted to a tiny fraction of their youthful levels -- and science shows that there is a direct correlation between lost HGH and the troubles we all dread most, such as weight gain, loss of interest in sex, sagging skin and muscles, wrinkled skin that lacks good tone and texture, flagging memory… HGH is the answer!

Now you can increase the levels of HGH your own body secretes. Scientific research, extensive product development and real-life proven trials now bring you HGH pure Human Growth Hormone releaser ... "Best Overall Health Tonic and Rejuvenator EVER"!

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The big HGH rip-off

There are a lot of companies out there selling HGH sprays and pills that claim to have real HGH (human growth hormone) in them. They quote medical studies showing great results with "real" HGH. What they don't tell you is that these great results were obtained with injections of high amounts of HGH. These injections are extremely expensive ($8,000 to $35,000 per year). The amount of "real" HGH in any product found in a supplement is so small compared to these injection costing thousands of dollars that they are all but useless. Most of these supplements are selling for $50 to $95 per bottle!

Don’t Get Taken by the Nanogram Scam!

Several companies say their product contains a huge dosage of 1500 to 2000 nanograms (ng) of real HGH. The truth is that there is no such thing as high potency non-prescription HGH.

The HGH that is approved by the FDA and used in prescription HGH injections is not measured in nanograms (ng). Rather, it is measured in International Units (IU). It would actually take around 300,000 nanograms to equal just ONE IU. In other words they are 298,000 nanograms short of the minimal therapeutic dosage. How deceptive can you get! They are only giving you .0066% of a prescription injection. That means you’d have to take about 15 doses of their product to ingest ONE PERCENT of a therapeutic dosage!

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What does all of this mean?

It means that the only safe and reliable way to raise your HGH levels is by supplementing your diet with HGH precursors. These precursors cause your own body to increase it's production of human growth hormone naturally. An HGH precursor must include important amino acids and natural substances that are known by science to increase HGH levels.

[remek]

Thank you for the detailed posts, JP!


More information on HGH:

"Clinical Research clearly suggests that restoring levels of HGH in the body has numerous positive outcomes for both men and women. These likely include:

• overall decrease in body fat
• an increase in lean muscle mass
• restoration of hair loss and color
• decrease in LDL, the bad cholesterol
• increase in HDL, good cholesterol
• enhanced sexual function
• increased energy
• enhanced immune function
• thickening of skin
• improved sleep patterns
• mood elevation"

Taken from: Human Growth Hormone HGH - Pro HGH Supplement | Human Growth Hormone

[HotRod]

Source Naturals has an HGH precursor supplement called HGH Surge.

Source Naturals :: HGH Surge™

This company has won many accolades for making the highest quality naturally derived formulas for a wide array of supplements. I've been taking their multiple vitamin on and off for years.

They have other amino products too.

I'm thinking of trying the HGH Surge after scanning this thread today.

I don't think you can buy direct from the company, but they link to retailers and you can find others with a Google search for their products.

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HR: I don't know much about HGH Surge, but if you're thinking about buying it, you may want to have a look at Amazon: Amazon.com: Source Naturals HGH Surge 50 tabs(Growth Hormone Enhancer for Youthful Vitality!): Health & Personal Care

[JonPop]

Tellin you guys, HGH in pill form is about as useful as those Penis Pills.
BUT...If anyone is really anxious to try the pills, by all means do so. Let us know if any results.

[remek]

JonPop: I'm taking your word for it. They look to have the same ingredients as stuff you can get off the market. That said, for 10 bucks, that's not a bad deal for the amount of stuff it has in it (L-Arg, Niacin, etc.). That stuff will probably add up to over 10 dollars if you buy it alone.