HGH Review

In review, we have learned that Human Growth Hormone is a naturally occurring chemical, produced and secreted by the pituitary gland.  Naturally occurring HGH is responsible not only for growth and height increase in human children, but for many other functions throughout life, including:

• Reducing Fat

• Increasing Muscle

• Assisting with Calcium Retention 

• Strengthening Bones

• Blood Sugar Control

• Boosting The Immune System 

The  Positive effects of Human Growth Hormone have been widely studied and proven over the last few decades, especially as supplementation with HGH has shown its power to slow and/or reverse the aging process in normal, healthy humans.

The human body’s production of naturally occurring Human Growth Hormone begins to slow during the middle age phase of life.  The slowing of HGH production is partly responsible for signs of aging including but not limited to:

• Loss of skin elasticity, wrinkling and brown spots

• Hair loss

• Decreased immune system efficiency

• Decreased sex drive

• Decreased stamina and energy

Supplementing Human Growth Hormone has been shown to safely and effectively stop or reverse some of the most marked signs of aging.  

How is Human Growth Hormone Taken?

Now that you know about the history of Human Growth Hormone its medical uses, the benefits of supplementing with HGH and the popular myths surrounding HGH, it’s time to get technical.  You may be wondering about the specifics of how Human Growth Hormone is administered and what a typical course of treatment is like.  Below you’ll find a detailed account of each of the most popular types of Human Growth Hormone administration.  Please note that while different forms of HGH are now widely available from sources other than medical doctors, it is highly recommended that you at least begin your supplementation process under the care of a qualified physician.  Once you are more familiar with Human Growth Hormone use and the dosage your body requires, you can administer your HGH independently.

HGH Injections

The "tried and true" form of Human Growth Hormone is a prescription taken by injection. This form of HGH is what most of the medical research was conducted on, and has been around for decades.  Most major pharmaceutical companies synthesize Human Growth Hormone for HGH injections. As you’ve learned, HGH injections were originally developed for children with growing disorders that involved a lack of the hormone, because their pituitary gland wasn't producing as much as was required.  Growth disorders in children are still the primary recipients of Human Growth Hormone HGH injections. 

Then, of course, doctors started studying the effects on health and aging. The research was generally very impressive, but it wasn't going to be available to the general public for quite some time, at least not legally. For a while, Human Growth Hormone injections were illegal in the United States.  If someone was intent on using them, they had to get it illegally from another country.  Now, it is legal.  But if you are hoping to use HGH injections, you will need a prescription, which is available from an anti-aging specialist or clinic. Using Human Growth Hormone for "anti-aging" and longevity purposes was essentially a "side-effect" discovery, and is still in the realm of what is called "off label" usage.

Human Growth Hormone injections are usually given/taken on a daily basis, or several times a week. Some doctors will want you to come into the office or a clinic to get your injection every day. Others may prescribe self-administration, and teach you how to do it yourself. It is very similar to a diabetic giving themselves daily insulin injections, and in fact, uses the same fine, tiny needles/syringes. The invention of the HGH injection "pen" has made self-administration less complicated. In the past, HGH injections were the only way you could absorb Human Growth Hormone. And it was VERY expensive. It can still cost between 4 or 5 hundred to thousands of dollars a month, depending on where you buy it, and if you have a clinic administer it and monitor your results.

HGH Sprays

Today there are claims that oral products can make HGH absorbable. That may or may not be true. Though research does not yet exist to prove or disprove this, there is some strong anecdotal evidence that suggests it is possible.  The way HGH sprays work is though absorption of the Human Growth Hormone through the tongue, when the liquid is sprayed onto the tongue.  Though there is much debate about the efficacy of this method, strong supporting evidence for or against it is yet to be revealed.

HGH Pills or Tablets

HGH pills are fairly easy to take and relatively inexpensive. Most pills do not contain actual HGH because the delicate nature of the HGH molecule tends to break down in saliva and stomach acids and is therefore not absorbed by the body. HGH pills are primarily amino acid multi-vitamins, also known as HGH-releasers, HGH-enhancers, or HGH-stimulators. They contain amino acids (such as valine and glutamine) that are the building blocks for human growth hormone, but must undergo chemical changes in the body to produce actual HGH. Though not actual HGH, they encourage the body to produce it's own Human Growth Hormone.

Insulin-like Growth Factor

When searching for HGH products, you may see some supplements that contain Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1). This is another natural substance in the body and many people in the medical field believe that increasing IGF-1 levels in the body is the most effective method of encouraging the pituitary gland to increase its secretion of human growth hormone. In order to maximize results, many higher quality supplements include such growth factors in homeopathic HGH or HGH releasers.

A Note About Where to Buy HGH Products

The Internet has opened the door of availability for HGH products. Searching online for HGH products will yield numerous suppliers. In order to compare products and manufacturers, it may take a little shopping around, but it will be time well spent to find a reputable company. Look for a company that stands behind their product and provides excellent customer service. It is also beneficial to visit websites such as www.kefei-hgh.com, which provides insight and information on HGH products and has a list of the top 10 HGH products based on their research.

If you are considering injectable Human Growth Hormone, you will need to make an appointment with your doctor. If you are considering homeopathic HGH products or Human Growth Hormone releaser pills, in addition to searching the Internet, you can try the local health food store or health and bodybuilding magazines.

Dosing Information

Dosage is individual and should be determined only by a licensed physician based on condition, purpose and body weight.

Your doctor should determine the daily dosage of HGH appropriate for your condition, it could be as little as 1-2iu per day such as what is usually prescribed for anti-aging purposes or as much as 8-16iu a day as might be prescribed in Growth Hormone deficiency cases. Depending on the dosage you take, your doctor may decide if you should divide the dosage up into more than one dose per day or otherwise administer only daily.

General Dosages:

• Growth disturbance due to insufficient secretion of growth hormone in children: Generally a dose of 0.07-0.1 IU per kilogram of body weight per day is recommended. Even higher doses have been used.

• Gonadal Dysgenesis (Turner's syndrome): Generally a dose of 0.14 IU per kilogram of body weight per day is recommended.

• Chronic Renal Insufficiency: Generally a dose of 0.14 IU per kilogram of body weight per day is recommended.

• Growth Hormone Deficiency in adults: Generally an initial dose for about four weeks of 0.0178 IU per kilogram of body weight per day is recommended. The daily dose should then be modulated according to the side effects of the patients as well as determination of Insulin like Growth Factor-l (IGF-I) in serum as guidance.

• For severe burns or multiple injuries: Generally an initial dose of 8IU per day followed by 16IU/day after patients' blood glucose level is stabilized is recommended. Typical treatment starts in 6 days after burns or injuries and treatment length is about 15-20 days.

• For major operations: Generally a dose of 12IU per day for a period of 10 days is recommended. Typical treatment starts in 2-3 days after operations.

Only your physician can only determine your exact dosage. Periodical checkups by your doctor will determine if the dosage should be decreased or increased. If treatment has been forgotten one day it is not advisable to double dose the next day but rather to continue the treatment according to the directions.