Beginners Guide to HGH Cycles

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein-based hormone that is naturally secreted in humans and stimulates growth, cell reproduction and cell regeneration. An HGH cycle refers to the planned administration of the drug, and must be supervised by a physician. If you plan to use HGH, you should know of its risks in addition to its benefits.

Production

• HGH is responsible for most of your body's growth during puberty, and at this time production is at its peak. After puberty, HGH production drops off significantly, which reduces the impact that physical activity will have on your body.

  HGH is most often prescribed for rehabilitative purposes and performance enhancement.

Consult a Physician

• There are many factors to consider before starting an HGH cycle, such as your age, weight, overall physical condition and family medical history. For this reason it is imperative that you talk to your doctor before beginning any type of HGH treatment.

  Discuss what you plan to achieve with your physician to determine if it's feasible. Your doctor may be able to prescribe an injectable HGH treatment cycle that will be tailored to your specific goals.

Side Effects

• There are many side effects of running an HGH cycle, most of which are the result of improper use or overdosing.

  Liver damage, joint pain, breast enlargement, carpal tunnel syndrome, and an increased risk of diabetes have all been linked to regular HGH treatments.

  Because HGH is normally produced by the pituitary gland, this gland does not work during an HGH cycle, which can weaken its functioning.

How Dosing Works

• The HGH cycle itself is simply a dosage schedule that is mapped out by your physician. The HGH cycle runs for 50 consecutive days, which is followed by 30 days of off treatment.

  A typical schedule consists of multiple daily injections that take place in the morning and 30 minutes after a workout or physical therapy.

  HGH amounts in the blood generally peak anywhere from 2 to 6 hours after an injection. Injecting HGH after physical therapy or a workout will increase the gains while the body recovers from exercise.

Cost

• HGH treatment is very expensive, typically costing more than $100 for a single day of injections. Over the 50-day cycle, this will amount to more than $5,000.

  Before beginning any HGH treatment, be certain you have the financial means to cover a complete cycle, as the full benefits of the treatment will be obtained only by completing an entire cycle.