Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. The highest levels of HGH is produced during adolescence but between the ages of 21 and 30 the level of HGH being produced is markedly reduce by as much as 1.4 percent per year. By the age of 40 it can be down as much as 50 percent.

Dr. Daniel Rudman, M.D., of the Medical College Of Wisconsin conducted research on the effects of HGH in 1991. He concluded that HGH could reduce body fat, increase muscle tone, boost your energy level, reduce wrinkle, improve sleep, improve sex drive, improve the immune system, lower cholesterol levels, and improve memory.

There have been many research programs since then that have shown medical evidence that the decline of HGH is linked to many of the symptoms we associate with old age. Increased body fat, decreased energy, poor sex drive, decrease in muscle mass, poor functions of the immune system, loss of hair color, decreased skin elasticity, poor eyesight, loss of bone density, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and joint pain. Many believe that HGH can turn back the clock 10 to 20 years and that it is Cosmetic Surgery in a Bottle or the Fountain of Youth.

Growth hormone or GH has been used for years as a valid medical treatment for certain growth hormone deficiencies in children. The term HGH, or human growth hormone, is a very common name is now being seen in marketing campaigns for anti aging products.

Three organs in the human body mainly control the production of HGH. The pituitary gland in the brain, secrete the hormone into the blood stream. HGH travels to the liver, which is encouraged to product a hormone called Insulin-like Growth Factor. A majority of the beneficial effects of the HGH is actually due to the IGF acting on its target cells. The Insulin-like Growth Factor in the blood stream caused the pituitary to stop or reduce the output of HGH.

The Hypothalamic is also a gland in the brain that produces a peptide that stimulates the synthesis and the secretion of the HGH by the pituitary gland. The Hypothalamic gland functions as the main control center of the autonomic nervous system and it controls the hormonal secretions of the pituitary gland. Somatostatin is a peptide produced by the Hypothalamic gland the inhibits the release of HGH by the pituitary. Usually in response to low blood glucose levels.

The stomach secrets a hormone called Ghrelin and it potently stimulates the secretion of HGH. Ghrelin levels in the blood stream increase before meals and decrease after meals and is believed to be involved with feeling of hunger or satiation. If you eat a lot of small meals then the level of ghrelin in the blood stream is always low.

It is a violation of Federal Law to sell any product that contains natural HGH without a prescription. So what are you getting when you purchase a product that has HGH on the label? HGH releasers, HGH precursors, HGH secretagogues, contain nothing more than amino acid supplements and are just trying to capitalize on the popularity of HGH at highly inflated prices and they do not contain any Human Growth Hormone.

Growth hormone is currently approved and marketed for enhancing milk production in dairy cattle. Administration of bovine somatotropin to lactating cows results in increased milk yield. However, this treatment engenders abundant controversy among dairy farmers. Drinking milk from cattle treated with bovine growth hormone does not pose a risk to human health.

Another application of growth hormone in animal agriculture is treatment of growing pigs with porcine growth hormone. Such treatment has been demonstrated to significantly stimulate muscle growth and reduce deposition of fat.

Many products claim to have the ability to raise a person’s levels of HGH naturally. These claims have not been proven scientifically. Anti aging HGH replacements should be taken seriously however, as they do have the potential to cause side effects.

The reported side effects of HGH include an increase in blood pressure, fluid retention, carpal tunnel syndrome, insulin resistance, diabetes, and joint pain. Although anti aging HGH seems to have some benefits, consumers must be wary to research the actual degree of the benefits and weigh that against the potential side effects.

If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.

Always consult your doctor before using this information.

This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Due to technology and medicine, there are many ways for people to reverse the signs of aging. Plastic surgery procedures and anti-aging medical injections are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people look for anti-aging solutions.

Anti-aging medicine injections have become known as “a fountain of youth in a syringe.” These shots are a chemical cocktail of bits and pieces found normally floating around the human metabolism.

The ingredients are usually:

* Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

* Testosterone

* Progesterone

* Estrogen

* DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

Sometimes herbs will be added. But there are dangers of using anti aging medicine, just as there are dangers involved in any medicinal therapy.

We know so little about the abilities of hormones and how they communicate with each other. What we don’t know makes the dangers of anti-aging medicine injections almost inevitable. Who knows what will show up in thirty years when the first people to have this done are exposed to any potential long-term effects.

We Are All Individuals

Just as there are dangers with taking herbal medicines, there are dangers involved with taking anti-aging medicine injections. You have to take into account every medical condition, every medication, every supplement and every condition you are prone to get before taking anti-aging medicine. There is no “one size fits all” with any medicine.

The ingredients used in the medical injection are usually NOT tailored for each individual, but are made en masse. These are serious and often overlooked dangers of anti-aging medicines. Just because the shots seemed to help one person does not mean they will help you. On the contrary, they could trigger an allergic reaction or worse.

Anti-Aging Medicine May Not Work

There is no scientific proof that anti-aging injections will make you feel younger, if not look younger. The “evidence” is of questionable not-so-clinical trials and anecdotal evidence. Hormones and nutritional supplements are not the reasons why we age. In fact, we’re not entirely sure of just why we age.

And no medical insurance will cover anti-aging procedures. The high cost and low guarantees are one of the more practical dangers of anti-aging medicines. In conclusion, the potential dangers of anti-aging medicines far outweigh any results, in my opinion.

What If The Anti-Aging Treatment is Natural?

Although I would always recommend natural anti-aging products over medicine, the term “Natural” does not necessarily mean good for “your” skin. Take look at the ingredients and try the product out and see how it feels on your skin.

If it feels good, you see results, and it doesn’t irritate your skin you have found a good natural anti-aging product for you. There are a lot of products out there so try a few and use what you like best. Good luck on your journey towards health and wellness!