HGH Supplements - Positive and Side Effects of Growth Hormone

There have been many questions raised about using HGH (Human Growth Hormone) as a supplement. Is it safe? Is it good? What are the effects? What are the side effects? For a number of years, scientists have been working on the effects of HGH and how it may aid in reversing the aging process of the human body. We will look at the positive and negative effects HGH can and may have when used as a supplement.

What are the effects of HGH (Human Growth Hormone)?

People who use a HGH supplement and generate higher levels of IGF-1* in their body, may experience many of the same positive effects over time. This includes:

• Muscle mass increase without increased exercise
• Decrease in fat without change in diet or habits
• Enhanced sexual performance
• Increased cardiac output
• Better kidney function
• Increased HDL, with a decrease in LDL cholesterol
• Faster wound healing
• Hair re-growth
• Mood elevation
• Improved sleep pattern
• Enhances activities of all other hormones
• Improves diet
• Regeneration in growth of heart, liver, kidneys
• Increase in immune functions
• Increase in exercise performance
• Decrease in blood pressure
• Develops stronger bones
• Younger and thicker skin
• Removes wrinkles
• Increase memory retention
• Decrease menopausal symptoms

IGF-1 is a natural molecular structure similar to insulin. IGF-1 is the abbreviation for Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1. Known to the scientific world as a polypeptide protein hormone, IGF-1 or Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 plays a vital role in childhood growth and stimulates anabolic effects (muscle building) in adults.

HGH Side Effects

What are the side effects of HGH (Human Growth Hormone)?

The decrease in growth hormone (GH) is proportional to the aging creatures that we all sooner or later start to see in the mirror. Those of us with naturally lower amounts of hormone, age much faster and more visibly than those of us who by way of genetics or regular exercise, maintain a higher level of secretion (of GH) for a longer period of time. The decreased level of hormone with age is similar to that seen with menopause. It has been given a similar name, somatopause.

HGH may cause the following side effects:

• It decreases the insulin reception ability of the body, which may lead to diabetes



• Blood pressure irregularity (generally it causes high blood pressure)
• Muscle pain
• May cause frequent headaches
• Some may acquire carpal tunnel syndrome
• People also suffer from symptoms which are experienced in arthritis
• Swelling in arm and leg muscles (edema)
• Swelling and hardening of the arteries is one of the most dangerous side effects caused by HGH



• In some cases, abnormal growth of internal organs and bones have been witnessed
• Some people experience swelling in various parts of the body
• In some cases, thyroid gland related problems have been witnessed

As we can see, the positive effects of a HGH product clearly out weigh the negative effects. I know this writer can certainly use some of the benefits reaped from taking a Growth Hormone supplement. However, I will state that the results can and will vary from person to person. It is highly recommended that anyone willing to indulge in an anti-aging venture, namely taking any form of supplements, should check with their doctor first.

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