Question 1

how to boost growth hormone ?

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Sleep more
sleep mor: Growth hormone is released when you are sleeping, At age 19 your bones will already have closed and you've reached your full height and there is likely no need for exogenous growth hormone. See an endocrinologist if you are concerned.

Question 2

what is growth hormone please?

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GH: Gh is a protein that is produced by the pituitary gland.   It has wide ranging effects not only on growth but also on metabolism.

Question 3

how should i increase growth hormone?

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Dont try: You don't really want to increase growth hormone. Serious consequences can arise.  Previous studies were stopped due to serious side effects of increasing growth hormone levels.

Question 4

what is over secretion for growth hormone?

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Acromegaly: Over secretion of growth hormone  is caused by a benign tumor of the pituitary gland.  It causes a disorder called acromegaly, in which there is enlargement of the soft tissues of the body, as well as organ enlargement.  Without treatment it will lead to heart failure, arthritis, excess sweats, distortion of facial features, headaches, possible visual loss, increased risk of colon cancer.

Question 5

what is the best growth hormone for health?

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GH not a solution: It is very rare for a 50 year old to not produce an adequate amount of growth hormone unless there is a history of pituitary disease or surgery or radiation in the area near the pituitary.  GH is not prescribed for lack of energy or strength.  All brands are equally effective for the few who need it but it is very expensive and not helpful for most adults

Question 6

what triggers the release of growth hormone?

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Ghrelin and GHRH: The production of GH is triggered when GHRELIN, produced in the stomach and GH RELEASING HORMONE, produced in the hypothalamus, are ACTIVATED. These turned on hormones stimulate the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to release the GH. 
GH then regulates several physiologic processes, including protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism; stimulates mitosis, cell differentiation and cell growth.

Question 7

what can i do to maximize my growth hormone?

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Pick parents: There's nothing you can do to influence your hormone levels outside of growth hormone injections. Diets, herbs don't work. Save your money.

Question 8

does growth hormone affect facial development?

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Yes: Growth hormone is important for the development of the bones of the face. Persons with growth hormone excess have characteristic facial features including coarsening of their facial features and enlargement of the jaw. These changes can also be seen in a much milder form in children who receive growth hormone for growth hormone deficiency. Children with untreated growth hormone deficiency often have a condition known as midface hypoplasia where the bones in the middle of the face do not develop to be as fully formed as children with normal growth hormone secretion.

Question 9

how to increase my level of growth hormone naturally?

Accepted Answer

SLEEP MORE!: I'm not kidding. Your body produces growth hormone while you sleep and this promotes healthy development and growth in children and teenagers like yourself.                                                                                                                       Read more abour this :  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sdd/why.html

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

Its a peptideHormone: Its a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans.  It is from a gland in the brain called the anterior pituitary gland.  It can be given to kids that have growth disorders and deficiencies in gh.

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