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Saturday, 2 June 2012

Supplements for hormonal growth

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By Jake Alexandre


Growth hormones are naturally produced in the body. They are one of the most important hormones secreted by the pituitary gland. Human growth hormones stimulate the growth of muscles and bones, and help in regulating the metabolism and influencing sexual enjoyment. The hormone plays active role in various processes. For instance, it takes part in increasing the flow of sugar into muscle and fat. It aids in the protein production in the liver, and helps to slow the production of fatty tissues in the body.

Hormones play a vital role in several procedures. First of all, hormones play a very important role in the inflow of sugar inside fats and muscles. It facilitates the production of proteins in the liver, and also takes part in slowing down fatty tissue production inside the body.

In a few cases, growth hormones also set off the growth factors. One of these factors is a very close peer of insulin. Exercising is one of the essential activities that can stimulate secretion of growth related hormones. Exercising and working out increases the hormone level of the body to a dramatic extent.

Growth hormones produce several other effects in the human body, apart from helping young children and adolescents grow in height. These hormones also help in the development of all the organs since they have the ability to retain calcium. This calcium helps in developing bone mass and increases calcium level.

Another important function carried out by growth hormones is regulation of homeostasis of a body. They help in reduction of glucose intake by the liver. Growth hormones oversee the proper functioning of the pancreas. They also play a very important role in the sustenance of a body's immune system.

Athletes and body builders comprise a large percentage of this category nowadays. Distinguishing the growth hormones by blood testing is difficult thus; youngsters continue to consume the supplements even though GH is produced naturally in the body. The supplements should be taken according to the prescribed doses, because excessive in-take can pose serious health issues. The doses for the victims of growth hormone deficiency are given according to their ailment.

With aging, many adults experience the deficiency of these hormones which is manifest in several ways. They face increase in fat mass as well as skin atrophy. Since strength of the bones is an important factor on which the growth of the whole body is dependent, thus people with low hormone levels suffer decreasing bone and muscle masses. This is a result of aging and the want of hormones in the body.

Supplements either prescribed or taken otherwise can cause various side-effects. However, the level of the side-effect varies from sex to sex, age to age. Some people do not suffer any side effect however.

Most common side-effects produced due to the supplements include joint swelling, joint pain, and increased water retention. They also increase the risk of various diseases like diabetes, cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, acromegaly and gynecomastia.

Growth supplements carry the risk of side effects, like any other medicine, so it is imperative that they be taken in consultation with a professional medical practitioner.




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