QandAs: Health

What is HGH, or Human Growth Hormone?

Answer:
HGH, or Human Growth Hormone, is a hormone which stimulates and encourages cell growth and reproduction in humans.

HGH is a peptide-hormone, effecting endocrine functions.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is used in certain disorders of abnormal growth in some children, as well as for supplementing adult growth hormone levels.

Some data regarding HGH supplementation in adults indicates its efficacy for slowing the aging process, and results have been reported of body fat reductions; increased muscle, bone, and energy level; immune system improvements, and even skin improvements.

HGH originates in the anterior pituitary gland, a primary organ of the endocrine system. Throughout the day, in periodic segments, this gland releases HGH to the bloodstream. Concentrations and actual HGH influence and functionality varies by individual.

When HGH is used in disorders affecting chilren's growth, it helps to increase their height. HGH also helps with building proteins; increasing muscle mass; helping with growth of all organs (except the brain); helping to maintain pancreatic islets (i.e., Islets of Langerhans); improving calcium retention; reducing sugar (glucose) uptake by the liver; helping to break down fat in fat cells, and more.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is one of the supplemental hormones sometimes abused by sports and athletics enthusiasts, and its use has been banned by several sports institutions and organizations.