HGH Weblog

According to an article appearing on msnbc.com as discussed on the network’s “Today Show”, there is a growing debate on the ability of human growth hormone to stop the aging process. Some people the claims are true, while others are convinced it is a scam.

According to Dr. Judith Reichman, growth hormone is usually produced in the pituitary gland. When released, it causes the production of insulin like growth factors by the liver, that go on to act the tissues and bones.

However, according to Reichman, no clear or definitive answer to this question can be reached. She stated that the answer “depended on who you asked”, and that many of the positive studies were mostly completed on men. Therefore, there does not seem to be enough studies done on the antiaging effects of HGH. What Reichman did point out that was surprising, is that many of the participants treated with HGH developed joint pain and swelling after using it.

An article on prnewswire.com stated that at the 13^th Annual International Congress on Anti-aging Medicine, a lecture was presented on the legal issues surrounding using human growth hormone:

"The commentary suggests that the replacement of human growth hormone indeficient, aging adults is illegal because of a little-known federal law," said Mr. Collins, a legal authority on anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing hormones. "But the suggestion overlooks the historical context and intent of that law."

Mr. Collins went on to say that the use of steroids became a controlled substance in 1990 after a few athletes tested positive, however human growth hormone can be prescribed in medical situations.

Based on an article appearing at Medindia.net, Human Growth Hormone has been increasing in popularity over its effects on age related illnesses other organs within the body.

The article went on to state, “Replacement therapy with Growth Hormone has shown a beneficial/normalizing effect on parameters such as cardiac and renal function, thyroid hormone, metabolism, bone metabolism, sweat secretion, total and regional fuel metabolism and psychological well being.”

The article then goes on to state that more people are interested in the research involving HGH, and conclusions cannot be drawn.