***Common Uses of HGH

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is produced naturally in the human body by the pituarity gland. It is an essential hormone that stimulates cell reproduction and regeneration. As we age, however, HGH production reduces in the body resulting in many decreased functions. This article will discuss the different common uses of HGH found in the United States.

Prescriptive Drug

HGH is used as a prescriptive drug to treat people with growth hormone deficiencies. Taken through an injection, HGH treatments can only be prescribed by a physician and available at pharmacies. Growth disorders and short stature in children are the most commonly treated cases and are closely monitored by the physician. Recently in the United States, physicians began introducing the role of HGH in treating adults with GH deficiencies. Prescriptions have also expanded to treat kidney and digestive disease as well as in AIDs patients with muscular tissue atrophy. Small doses of HGH have been considered to be used as an anti-aging agent, however, clinical trials have not been performed to study the safety and benefits of HGH in healthy adults.

Drug Use in Athletics

HGH have been used among athletes to increase muscle mass, improve recovery time, improve energy levels and improve overall athletic performance. Dosing of HGH has been especially common in bodybuilding or sports involving intense training regimens. These HGH drugs have been banned by many athletic organizations. As injectable HGH drugs are illegal without the prescription from a physician, HGH supplements do differ from drugs and can be sold over-the-counter.

Supplement Use

Experts believe that HGH provides benefits and fights the effects of aging. For this reason, HGH supplements have become widely popular to maintain high levels of HGH in the body. Since HGH can only be legally prescribed by a physician as a drug, HGH supplements do not contain synthetic HGH. Supplements, like Sytropin, contain amino acids, vitamins, and other natural ingredients that stimulate natural HGH production in the body. The body then synthesizes the proteins to make the growth hormones. These supplements are ingested orally with a spray. Boosting natural levels of HGH can address the symptoms of aging: lack of energy, loss of skin tone, wrinkles, sleeping issues, loss of sexual drive, and weight gain. Athletes can also take HGH as a supplement to increase muscle mass, enhance energy levels, and have faster recovery times.