Friday, June 22, 2012

Increasing Growth Hormone

By Jake Alexandre


As a hormone critical for the health and well being of all humans, Growth Hormone is needed in precise amounts for the optimal functioning of a number of physiological processes and growth of body tissues, including muscle. Generally this is achieved, resulting in growth and functioning within 'acceptable' and 'normal' parameters. However, an over or under production of GH can potentially cause serious health concerns.

Excess GH, as occurs in those with Acromegaly, ultimately leads to an overgrowth of tissues and problems such insulin resistance and muscle weakness. GH-secreting tumors, occurring in childhood, can also cause excessive GH production and resultant Pituitary Giantism.

HGH promotes and increases the synthesis of new protein tissues, such as in muscle recovery or repair. This is the way new muscle is built. Growth hormone was discovered in the 1920's and was isolated in the uses for it. HGH is present in the body at a rate of 500 micrograms at any time in the blood of males between the ages of 20 and 30. Recent research suggests its involvement in the metabolism of body-fat and its conversion to energy sources. Tests were conducted in obese people and medical use in treating obesity was proven beyond a doubt.

It improves the sleeping pattern, makes for less unintended awakenings and betters REM-stage sleep. Growth hormone produces more energy, may improve sexual performance, it builds stronger bones and also improve the quality of heart and kidneys.

It is possible to increase the growth hormone naturally since a deficiency can cause serious problems in children as well as adults. Prolonged GH excess thickens the bones of the jaw, fingers and toes. Resulting heaviness of the jaw and increased size of digits is referred to as acromegaly. Accompanying problems can include sweating, pressure on nerves (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome), muscle weakness, excess sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), insulin resistance or even a rare form of type 2 diabetes, and reduced sexual function. Adults with GHD present with non-specific problems including truncal obesity with a relative decrease in muscle mass and, in many instances, decreased energy and quality of life.

Treatment with exogenous GH is indicated only in limited circumstances and needs regular monitoring. GH is used as replacement therapy in adults with GH deficiency of either childhood-onset (after completing growth phase) or adult-onset (usually as a result of an acquired pituitary tumor). In these patients, benefits have variably included reduced fat mass, increased lean mass, increased bone density, improved lipid profile, reduced cardiovascular risk factors, and improved psychosocial well-being. Sleeping well and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help increase growth hormones naturally. Eating a lot of sugars and starchy carbs that cause your blood sugar and insulin to spike is anti-Growth Hormone. For this reason, be careful to not to eat a high carb meal right before bed because nighttime is primetime for Growth Hormone release.




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