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Safety of HGH Supplements

HGH (Human Growth Hormone) supplements are very popular in the United States. Although they have not been approved by the FDA, many people use them and believe they are safe. There is little evidence to the contrary.

  1. What is HGH?

    • Human Growth Hormones (HGH) are responsible for many physical developments within the human body with the primary function being growth. They occur naturally in all human beings.

    HGH Levels

    • As humans age, HGH levels within the body begin to diminish. Most humans stop growing around the age of 20. It is at this time that HGH levels within the body start decreasing.

    Use of HGH Supplements

    • Many athletes use HGH supplements to boost energy and increase their ability to burn calories while maintaining a leaner, more muscular body.

    Supplement Forms

    • HGH supplements can be injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or taken as a pill.

    Warning

    • Using HGH supplements may increase a person's risk of cancer. There is evidence that HGH supplements increase IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) which has been shown to be a significant factor in certain cancers.

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