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HGH Definition
What Is HGH?

Human growth hormone. A protein produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the liver to produce somatomedins, which stimulate growth of bone and muscle. A peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other animals. HGH is considered "the key" hormone because it controls so many functions. It's responsible for youth, vitality, energy and all of the health benefits we associate with youth. It is a 191-amino acid, single chain polypeptide hormone which is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the somatotroph cells within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary gland. Natural production of human growth hormone increases during exercise, but the increase is not so fast in a trained as an untrained person. It is the "master hormone" controlling many organs and body functions and is directly responsible for stimulating tissue repair, cell replacement, brain functions, and enzyme function Risks associated with taking extra human growth hormone include acromegaly (abnormal bone thickening), glucose intolerance, diabetes, high blood pressure, and pathological changes in heart muscle.

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