What Are the Benefits of HGH Suplementation?

Human growth hormone is a protein produced in the pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell production. Prescribed synthetic HGH treats growth deficiency syndromes in children and adults, while HGH supplementation is popular among bodybuilders and anti-aging enthusiasts.

Background

• HGH therapy began in the 1950's to treat dwarfism and severe growth failure in deficient children. Doctors obtained growth hormone from cadavers. In the 1980s, the first synthetic HGH, called Somatropin, was developed.

Bodybuilding

• Many bodybuilders prefer HGH over testosterone because it creates lean muscle mass and burns fat without the unpleasant side affects of steroids, according to Mesomorphosis.com.

Athletes

• Athletes also benefit from protein synthesis and the muscle building effects of HGH. In addition to "legal" performance enhancement, it also helps with healing and preventing injuries by strengthening tissues, according to HealthAndFitnessAdvice.com.

Anti-aging

• HGH releaser pills, orals sprays, powders and injections have been marketed as skin and body rejuvenators. Manufacturers claim HGH supplementation can improve skin elasticity and texture, add volume to the face, and even improve hair growth for a more youthful appearance.

Menopause

• Suppliers claim HGH helps mood swings, hot flashes, fatigue and loss of sex drive associated with PMS and menopause in women. Men can also supplement with HGH to treat premature aging and male menopause (andropause) symptoms such as depression, sexual dysfunction, and loss of muscle and energy.