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Information About Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and Weight LossWhat is Human Growth Hormone?HGH is a hormone which is produced by the pituitary gland. Comprising 191 amino acids, HGH is the largest protein created by the Pituitary gland. Production of HGH peaks in our teens and declines with age. The Benefits of Human Growth HormoneHGH is important for a wide range of body functions including tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, bones, energy and metabolism. Now, it is believed to help boost lean tissue and reduce body fat. What is Recombinant Growth Hormone?Recombinant Growth Hormone is HGH that is manufactured in the lab. It is identical to human growth hormone, but it is synthesized in the lab. It was first achieved in 1986 by Eli Lilly. The drug is called Humatrope and is the most widely used recombinant growth hormone today. How Does Human Growth Affect Weight ControlIn a famous study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on July 5, 1990,. men who had taken HGH injections had shown a 8.8 percent gain in lean body mass with a 14 percent loss in body fat - without - and here is the big punchline - ANY change in diet or activity. The Drawbacks of Using Human Growth HormoneSad to say, there are two big problems with using HGH to help reduce fat and lose weight.
One Possible Viable Source of Human Growth HormoneOne possible way of boosting the amount of HGH in your system is to use a homeopathic remedy. [In homeopathic medicine, the aim is to introduce a small amount of a substance into the body, in order to provoke the body into action.] In this case, some experts believe it is possible to stimulate the pituitary gland into producing more HGH. Homeopathic-type HGH EnhancersAccording to the makers, HGH Enhancers are a new generation of products which can stimulate the production of HGH inside the body. The makers cite studies which show that amino acids such as arginine, glutamine and lysine can significantly increase the production of HGH. In addition, they state that supplements such as GABA and Broad bean can have a very positive effect on HGH production. HGH Enhancers are typically available in powder form. More Research Needed into HGH and Weight ControlIt is too early to be certain about the weight control benefits of either HGH or the new HGH Enhancers. More research is needed. Meantime, if you have tried and failed to lose weight with conventional diet programs, you may care to give HGH Enhancers a try. However, for best weight loss results, remember to combine your use of these HGH products with a healthy diet and exercise program. Losing fat and increasing lean tissue without making any dietary or exercise changes sounds almost too good to be true. Sample Price HGH Enhancers - (eg. Secretagogue-One) - $55.00 for a 1 month supply. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- HGH Clinical Weight Loss StudyDaily injections of low-dose growth hormone may help overweight people lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass, according to early research from St. Louis University. Obese patients who got the injections lost modest amounts of weight, but researchers caution that it is too soon to know if the findings are significant. The research was presented at the 85th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in Philadelphia. In the study, 59 people who averaged 40% above their ideal body weight were told to follow a calorie-restricted diet and exercise program. They also got either daily self-administered shots of low-dose growth hormone or placebo injections. One third of the original participants dropped out during the six-month treatment phase, but only one patient left the study because of side effects. The rest did not want to follow the lifestyle guidelines or give themselves the daily injections. In earlier studies using higher doses of growth hormone, potentially serious side effects were commonly seen. These side effects included arthritis and insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes. Modest Weight LossAt the end of the study, the people who got the growth hormone had lost an average of five pounds of body fat, while those who did not receive the hormone lost nothing. The growth hormone group saw a 19 percent improvement in HDL, or good, cholesterol levels with no change in LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels. Lead researcher Stewart Albert, MD, says he does not believe growth hormone was directly responsible for the weight loss but it might have made it easier for people to maintain a healthier lifestyle. "If the growth hormone had any benefit, it was to allow people to continue with the diet and exercise. It may be that growth hormone has a beneficial effect on appetite control or that because people didn't lose muscle mass they were able to exercise more. It will take much larger studies to answer these questions." Source: The Endocrine Society 85th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, June 19-22, 2003. Information About Obesity Drugs and Weight Loss Supplements |
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