Question 1

is human growth hormone harmful?

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Not: Only in excess doses.  Very interesting information on growth hormone replacement.  It needs to be monitored by a physician  with a background in  hormone therapy.

Question 2

how does human growth hormone affect you?

Accepted Answer

Hgh: It increases the size of all organs. It's important during puberty for the grow of the bones. Some pituitary  benign tumors may produce excessive amount causing gigantism (starting during puberal years) or acromegaly during adulthood. Hgh is used nowadays as anti aging  medicine. It it is expensive and in inyectable form. It is still considered controversial to use it for that by some physicians.

Question 3

what is human growth hormone normally used for?

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Children  and adults: Human growth hormone (hgh) has for many years been fda approved for growth failure in children. More recently, it has been used "off label" as the fountain of youth for the rich and famous. Finally, about 10 years ago the fda approved the use of HGH in adults which show low levels on laboratory tests, usually a serum igf-1. Usage increases vitality, hair and skin condition, and has many benefits.

Question 4

how to increase human growth hormone naturally?

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Possible.: Although there are many products in the market to boost GH naturally, none are scientifically proven beneficial, hence not officially recommended by certified medical practitioners. Pl see attached link to Dr. Oz' recommendation of certain plant product and amino acid that may have some benefit. Good luck!

Question 5

how to get prescribed hgh (human growth hormone)?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss clinics: Hgh is mainly prescribes for short stature in kids. After 15 years of age it won't help growth.  These days it has prescribed for weight loss and rejuvenation in weight loss and rejuvenation clinics.

Question 6

are there different types of human growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

Different brands : Most of the commercially available hgh preparations are identical. The preservative solutions may differ, the technological approach may be different: using bacteria vs mouse cells to manufacture what is really the same drug across the brands available in the us, and the mode of delivery might be different: pen vs pod vs needle/syringe.  In the end, the brands in this country work the same.

Question 7

how much taller can human growth hormone make you?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are fda approved indications for growth hormone use which have been well-studied.  Depending on what age/stage of puberty hgh is started, and for what indication, growth expectations vary.

Question 8

does the nutropin (human growth hormone) shot hurt?

Accepted Answer

No.: Growth hormone injections are given under the skin with a short, very thin needle.   It usually doesn't hurt at all!

Question 9

what is the normal function of human growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

HGH: Read Wikipedia: Too many effects in the body. Read a comprehensive article here http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/growth_hormone#gh_in_human_medicine.       Review my previous answers about it.

Question 10

what happens if i take too much human growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Headaches and tonsillar enlargement can happen with high gh levels. If you are predisposed to diabetes or already diabetic, can worsen your bs.

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