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

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 3

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 4

are there different types of human growth hormone?

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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 5

what happens if i take too much human growth hormone?

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

Question 6

what happens if i don't have enough human growth hormone?

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Depends on age: In a child, it will lead to low growth velocity and short stature. In adults, it can cause elevated cholesterol, poor muscle mass and central obesity.

Question 7

what happens if humatrope (human growth hormone) gets  frozen?

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Destroys It.: Humatrope (human growth hormone) needs to be refrigerated both before and mixing, when it then is in liquid form. Then it must be used within 28 days.  Do not freeze.

Question 8

should i take hgh (human growth hormone) and what are its benefits?

Accepted Answer

Are you deficient?: Hi. If you&#x27;re GH-deficient, I would suggest you try it. Most of my hypo pit patients like it and stay with it. Benefits include muscle mass/lean body mass/strength, bone health, sense of well being, energy level, endurance, etc. If you don&#x27;t feel better, you can always stop taking it.

Question 9

what negative effects of human growth hormone are there?

Accepted Answer

All of them: There are no positive effects. Growth hormone in adults that don't need it can lead to diabetes, pancreatitis, skeletal pain, headache, gynecomastia and a host of medical problems. Plus it's very expensive, requires daily injections, isn't covered by your insurance, and would probably have to be obtained on the black market, so who knows what you'e be injecting?

Question 10

i was wondering what are the negative effects of human growth hormone?

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GH side effects: Human gh must be injected, and is intended for gh deficiency (eg pituitary tumor), children with short stature, and HIV muscle wasting. Gh levels naturally get low with middle age.  Will gh make adults feel “younger”?  Generally no. Gh may increase muscle but does not increase strength.  Side effects include carpel tunnel syndrome, arthritis, gynecomastia, and can cause/worsen diabetes.

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