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HGH Can Be A Great

Anti-Aging Supplement

By: Brandy Stoner



HGH (Human Growth Hormone) is produced by the pituitary gland and it stimulates growth of the body cells. HGH is mostly produced during the developmental years, while you sleep, until a person attains his or her full growth potential. Thereafter, the quantity is reduced and used for the following functions:


Strengthening of bones
Healing of damaged cells and tissues
Growth and development of muscle
Maintenance of energy levels
Rate of metabolism
Sustaining of mental and physical health

HGH and the aging process

How does HGH impact aging? HGH is a naturally produced hormone that contains more than 190 amino acids. Its production peaks when a human being reaches adulthood and then reduces drastically. Its role before and after adulthood differs in nature. Before adulthood, it stimulates growth. After adulthood, its role changes to repair and maintenance of body cells. As the body advances in age, the production of HGH drops off, which in turn means less repair and maintenance.

How does HGH supplementation help slow down aging?

Supplementing HGH means more of this hormone in the body, which means. Better repair and maintenance of cells, which in turn means less aging signs as new cells are created. Here are some of the things that increased levels of HGH can do for your body.

Improves ability to build muscle mass
Improves immune system
Heightens cognitive functions
Enhances memory retention
Enhances the ability of reconstruction and repair of damaged tissues
Improves the capacity of natural healing
Improves the elasticity of the skin
Strengthens bone mass
Redistributes and reduces fat
Improves eye sight
Enhances energy levels in the body
Improves concentration

How is HGH supplemented in the body? There are many ways used to supplement this hormone, with varied results.

Homeopathy

In this method, the pituitary gland is stimulated to produce more of HGH with the help of small trigger compounds.

Injection

HGH cannot enter the blood through ingestion or breathing in – hence sprays or oral doses do not work in this case. There are two ways in which that you could add HGH to your blood system – injection into the blood and coaxing the pituitary gland to produce more.

Enhancing its twin

HGH production and IGF-1 production are equal and when one goes up the other does so too. Hence, increasing the level of IGF-1 (which is basically a polypeptide produced in and by the liver) normally results in increased levels of HGH.

With the help of HGH, it is possible to look almost as young on the outside as you feel within.


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