What Are the Benefits of Human Growth Hormones for Women?
The pituitary gland in the brain produces Human Growth Hormone (hGH) to trigger muscles and bone growth. It is touted as a powerful anti-aging and weight loss hormone that can increase vitality, muscle and tissue repair. Yet evidence remains inconclusive about the benefits and dangers of hGH therapy for women.
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Benefits
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Metabolism Proper hGH dosage and administration improves fat metabolism, converting fat into muscle. Women can maintain brain, heart and liver function while increasing longevity and regenerating deteriorated muscles by balancing hGH levels.
Considerations
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A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that older women who were administered supplemental hGH did gain lean body mass and decreased fat, but also reported adverse effects including diabetes and glucose intolerance.
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Menopause
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Menopause The effects of natural hGH production are inhibited by oral estrogen treatments. If you are suffering from abnormalities in body composition, consider non-oral routes of hormone replacement.
Types
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Supplements or Syringe hGH is available in supplements, oral sprays and the more dangerous and expensive injections. Diet, exercise and proper sleep induce healthy, natural production.
Warning
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Anti-aging The multi-billion dollar anti-aging industry is riddled with scams. According to MSNBC, "Women with high levels of hGH are more likely to get breast cancer, and individuals of both sexes are more apt to die at younger ages..."
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