Human Growth Hormone--interesting article

[Guest guest]

(I found the following to be interesting about HGH--Human Growth

Hormone. It caught my eye since it is released by the pituitary

gland just like the TSH is....and it's a hormone.....and we are all

concerned about our good health here! Janie)

You won't get far without human growth hormone (HGH).

This key hormone (also known as somatotropin) is essential for

maintaining proper brain function, energy levels, bone tissue and

muscle mass, cell division, the repair of DNA within cells, and

overall metabolism.

The problem is, your pituitary gland releases HGH into the blood

stream less efficiently as you grow older. So with HGH diminishing

yearly, boosting HGH with supplements might seem like an attractive

solution. But as we've seen before, when you start tinkering with

hormones, the results can be mixed, and almost always accompanied by

controversy.

Fortunately, there are natural ways to help keep your HGH level from

dropping like a lead balloon after the age of 50.

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FTC cat out of the bag

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I recently received an e-mail from an HSI member named

with this question: " There have been some warnings in the press

lately about HGH. I would like to know more about the health effects

of non-prescription sprays (e.g., Regenesis) on insulin resistance

and tumor growth. "

's caution is understandable. If you research HGH, you'll

find plenty of warnings about HGH supplements, as well as quite a

few sales pitches promising a " fountain of youth " solution to a wide

variety of health problems.

In fact, just last month a federal court issued an order against a

Florida man who was accused of making questionable health claims

while selling HGH supplements through illegal e-mail spamming. The

Federal Trade Commission accused the alleged spammer of offering

products that, " do not contain any form of Human Growth Hormone, and

do not produce effects similar in nature to any form of Human Growth

Hormone. "

I wonder if someone at the FDA did a spit-take when they heard that

the FTC was, in a roundabout way, giving official government

recognition to the effectiveness of HGH?

In any case, the Florida situation underlines the importance of

checking and double-checking the validity of supplement

manufacturers before making a purchase. Especially when dealing with

something as important as a hormone supplement.

------------------------------------------------------------

Plus and minus

------------------------------------------------------------

To get back to 's specific question about " non-

prescription sprays (e.g., Regenesis) on insulin resistance and

tumor growth, " I'll start with this important detail: Regenesis is a

synthetic form of HGH that's made by several manufacturers, and it's

taken by injection.

The fact that Regenesis is synthetic is troubling because no long-

term studies have been conducted to explore possible side effects

that might occur with years of use. On the plus side, Regenesis

(just like real HGH) prompts the production of a chemical called

insulinlike growth factor-1, which helps maintain intracellular

communications and function.

But HGH supplementation also stimulates the turnover of the body's

cells. The fear is that this process could disarm the mechanism by

which the body prevents the uncontrolled cell division that allows

tumors to form. Some studies have observed an increase in cancerous

tumor growth with the use of HGH.

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Start with the basics

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When HGH is boosted with a supplement, the process bypasses the

function of the pituitary gland – sort of tricking the body. But

there's a more natural way to prompt the pituitary gland to increase

HGH production: Avoid simple and refined carbohydrates, which tend

to boost insulin levels.

Foods like pasta, potatoes, and refined sweets register high on the

glycemic index because they cause a rapid increase in blood sugar,

which stimulates the production of insulin. When there's too much

insulin in your blood, your body reacts by producing a chemical

called somatostatin that suppresses insulin release. But it also

suppresses HGH release. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates – and

low on the glycemic index – don't trigger blood sugar spikes. These

foods include beans, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. (Nuts and

seeds also contain an amino acid combination favorable to the

production of growth hormone.)

Excess dietary fat can also block the production and release of HGH,

so it's best to limit fat intake to 20-30 percent of your daily

total calories. Additionally, many longevity experts advocate

reduced calorie intake and even occasional fasting as a good way to

stimulate HGH production. The highest levels of growth hormone are

released during sleep and during a fast that lasts for at least 24

hours. (Note that fasting is not suitable for everyone, so always

consult a physician or health care professional before attempting a

fast.)

Regular exercise is also a good way to prompt an HGH increase. But

for best results, don't eat for at least two hours before exercising

because elevated insulin levels may counteract the release of growth

hormones.

[Guest guest]

Now here is an another weird thing about me. My dhea is up there, my estrogen

and progesterone were low, my testosterone was low and my HGH was up there. That

is why we should test! By the way, the over the counter HGH are pretty useless

Human Growth Hormone--interesting article

(I found the following to be interesting about HGH--Human Growth

Hormone. It caught my eye since it is released by the pituitary

gland just like the TSH is....and it's a hormone.....and we are all

concerned about our good health here! Janie)

You won't get far without human growth hormone (HGH).

This key hormone (also known as somatotropin) is essential for

maintaining proper brain function, energy levels, bone tissue and

muscle mass, cell division, the repair of DNA within cells, and

overall metabolism.

The problem is, your pituitary gland releases HGH into the blood

stream less efficiently as you grow older. So with HGH diminishing

yearly, boosting HGH with supplements might seem like an attractive

solution. But as we've seen before, when you start tinkering with

hormones, the results can be mixed, and almost always accompanied by

controversy.

Fortunately, there are natural ways to help keep your HGH level from

dropping like a lead balloon after the age of 50.

------------------------------------------------------------

FTC cat out of the bag

------------------------------------------------------------

I recently received an e-mail from an HSI member named

with this question: " There have been some warnings in the press

lately about HGH. I would like to know more about the health effects

of non-prescription sprays (e.g., Regenesis) on insulin resistance

and tumor growth. "

's caution is understandable. If you research HGH, you'll

find plenty of warnings about HGH supplements, as well as quite a

few sales pitches promising a " fountain of youth " solution to a wide

variety of health problems.

In fact, just last month a federal court issued an order against a

Florida man who was accused of making questionable health claims

while selling HGH supplements through illegal e-mail spamming. The

Federal Trade Commission accused the alleged spammer of offering

products that, " do not contain any form of Human Growth Hormone, and

do not produce effects similar in nature to any form of Human Growth

Hormone. "

I wonder if someone at the FDA did a spit-take when they heard that

the FTC was, in a roundabout way, giving official government

recognition to the effectiveness of HGH?

In any case, the Florida situation underlines the importance of

checking and double-checking the validity of supplement

manufacturers before making a purchase. Especially when dealing with

something as important as a hormone supplement.

------------------------------------------------------------

Plus and minus

------------------------------------------------------------

To get back to 's specific question about " non-

prescription sprays (e.g., Regenesis) on insulin resistance and

tumor growth, " I'll start with this important detail: Regenesis is a

synthetic form of HGH that's made by several manufacturers, and it's

taken by injection.

The fact that Regenesis is synthetic is troubling because no long-

term studies have been conducted to explore possible side effects

that might occur with years of use. On the plus side, Regenesis

(just like real HGH) prompts the production of a chemical called

insulinlike growth factor-1, which helps maintain intracellular

communications and function.

But HGH supplementation also stimulates the turnover of the body's

cells. The fear is that this process could disarm the mechanism by

which the body prevents the uncontrolled cell division that allows

tumors to form. Some studies have observed an increase in cancerous

tumor growth with the use of HGH.

------------------------------------------------------------

Start with the basics

------------------------------------------------------------

When HGH is boosted with a supplement, the process bypasses the

function of the pituitary gland - sort of tricking the body. But

there's a more natural way to prompt the pituitary gland to increase

HGH production: Avoid simple and refined carbohydrates, which tend

to boost insulin levels.

Foods like pasta, potatoes, and refined sweets register high on the

glycemic index because they cause a rapid increase in blood sugar,

which stimulates the production of insulin. When there's too much

insulin in your blood, your body reacts by producing a chemical

called somatostatin that suppresses insulin release. But it also

suppresses HGH release. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates - and

low on the glycemic index - don't trigger blood sugar spikes. These

foods include beans, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. (Nuts and

seeds also contain an amino acid combination favorable to the

production of growth hormone.)

Excess dietary fat can also block the production and release of HGH,

so it's best to limit fat intake to 20-30 percent of your daily

total calories. Additionally, many longevity experts advocate

reduced calorie intake and even occasional fasting as a good way to

stimulate HGH production. The highest levels of growth hormone are

released during sleep and during a fast that lasts for at least 24

hours. (Note that fasting is not suitable for everyone, so always

consult a physician or health care professional before attempting a

fast.)

Regular exercise is also a good way to prompt an HGH increase. But

for best results, don't eat for at least two hours before exercising

because elevated insulin levels may counteract the release of growth

hormones.

[Guest guest]

Very interesting! I've done alot of reading on HGH. One site had a list of

symptoms of

HGH deficiency and I had almost all the symptoms. I wouldn't want to mess with

it

without a doctor's supervision. It's a tricky hormone and you can't trust all

the stuff

out there. And the real stuff is very expensive. The insurance co. would have to

cover it for me to get it anyway.

Thanks for this info!

in Va.

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(I found the following to be interesting about HGH--Human Growth

Hormone. It caught my eye since it is released by the pituitary

gland just like the TSH is....and it's a hormone.....and we are all

concerned about our good health here! Janie)

You won't get far without human growth hormone (HGH).

This key hormone (also known as somatotropin) is essential for

maintaining proper brain function, energy levels, bone tissue and

muscle mass, cell division, the repair of DNA within cells, and

overall metabolism.

The problem is, your pituitary gland releases HGH into the blood

stream less efficiently as you grow older. So with HGH diminishing

yearly, boosting HGH with supplements might seem like an attractive

solution. But as we've seen before, when you start tinkering with

hormones, the results can be mixed, and almost always accompanied by

controversy.

Fortunately, there are natural ways to help keep your HGH level from

dropping like a lead balloon after the age of 50.

------------------------------------------------------------

FTC cat out of the bag

------------------------------------------------------------

I recently received an e-mail from an HSI member named

with this question: " There have been some warnings in the press

lately about HGH. I would like to know more about the health effects

of non-prescription sprays (e.g., Regenesis) on insulin resistance

and tumor growth. "

's caution is understandable. If you research HGH, you'll

find plenty of warnings about HGH supplements, as well as quite a

few sales pitches promising a " fountain of youth " solution to a wide

variety of health problems.

In fact, just last month a federal court issued an order against a

Florida man who was accused of making questionable health claims

while selling HGH supplements through illegal e-mail spamming. The

Federal Trade Commission accused the alleged spammer of offering

products that, " do not contain any form of Human Growth Hormone, and

do not produce effects similar in nature to any form of Human Growth

Hormone. "

I wonder if someone at the FDA did a spit-take when they heard that

the FTC was, in a roundabout way, giving official government

recognition to the effectiveness of HGH?

In any case, the Florida situation underlines the importance of

checking and double-checking the validity of supplement

manufacturers before making a purchase. Especially when dealing with

something as important as a hormone supplement.

------------------------------------------------------------

Plus and minus

------------------------------------------------------------

To get back to 's specific question about " non-

prescription sprays (e.g., Regenesis) on insulin resistance and

tumor growth, " I'll start with this important detail: Regenesis is a

synthetic form of HGH that's made by several manufacturers, and it's

taken by injection.

The fact that Regenesis is synthetic is troubling because no long-

term studies have been conducted to explore possible side effects

that might occur with years of use. On the plus side, Regenesis

(just like real HGH) prompts the production of a chemical called

insulinlike growth factor-1, which helps maintain intracellular

communications and function.

But HGH supplementation also stimulates the turnover of the body's

cells. The fear is that this process could disarm the mechanism by

which the body prevents the uncontrolled cell division that allows

tumors to form. Some studies have observed an increase in cancerous

tumor growth with the use of HGH.

------------------------------------------------------------

Start with the basics

------------------------------------------------------------

When HGH is boosted with a supplement, the process bypasses the

function of the pituitary gland - sort of tricking the body. But

there's a more natural way to prompt the pituitary gland to increase

HGH production: Avoid simple and refined carbohydrates, which tend

to boost insulin levels.

Foods like pasta, potatoes, and refined sweets register high on the

glycemic index because they cause a rapid increase in blood sugar,

which stimulates the production of insulin. When there's too much

insulin in your blood, your body reacts by producing a chemical

called somatostatin that suppresses insulin release. But it also

suppresses HGH release. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates - and

low on the glycemic index - don't trigger blood sugar spikes. These

foods include beans, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. (Nuts and

seeds also contain an amino acid combination favorable to the

production of growth hormone.)

Excess dietary fat can also block the production and release of HGH,

so it's best to limit fat intake to 20-30 percent of your daily

total calories. Additionally, many longevity experts advocate

reduced calorie intake and even occasional fasting as a good way to

stimulate HGH production. The highest levels of growth hormone are

released during sleep and during a fast that lasts for at least 24

hours. (Note that fasting is not suitable for everyone, so always

consult a physician or health care professional before attempting a

fast.)

Regular exercise is also a good way to prompt an HGH increase. But

for best results, don't eat for at least two hours before exercising

because elevated insulin levels may counteract the release of growth

hormones.

[Guest guest]

Jamy,

Where did you get your HGH tested? Were you given any reason why it was high? I

also have high DHEA and low testosterone. Were you given any explanation for

that?

in Va.

Now here is an another weird thing about me. My dhea is up there, my estrogen

and progesterone were low, my testosterone was low and my HGH was up there. That

is why we should test! By the way, the over the counter HGH are pretty useless