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HGH Deficiency At some stage of life, people experience growth hormone deficiency. Studies have shown a direct correlation between hgh deficiency (human growth hormone deficiency) and the physical decline associated with the aging process. It is important to remember that everyone has human growth hormone deficiency as they age. Virtually every adult is hgh deficient - resulting in accelerated aging. In fact, as you become more hgh deficient, the signs of aging become more obvious.The problem is that as HGH levels decline with age, human growth hormone deficiency causes the functions of all vital organs to decrease. Unfortunately HGH production aggressively declines start between the ages of 21 and 30 and decreases at a rate of 14% per decade. Hgh research has shown that by the age of 40, your HGH production may be down to 50% of youthful levels. By the age of 55 growth hormone loss can be 80% or more, which is not much more than someone in their 80's produces. What is shocking, is that elderly levels of HGH can be reached by age 35 to 40. The signs of HGH deficiency are: increased body fat, decreased lean muscle mass and energy, diminished immune system, decreased interest in sexual activities, slower rate of healing, high blood pressure, trouble sleeping, decreased bone mass and density, pain in joints, decreased cardiac output, loss of hair and hair color, decline in strength, decline in mental function and memory, and decline in eyesight. Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency Blood tests are typically required to make the diagnosis of GH deficiency. A doctor may test for the presence of IGF-1 in the body -- IGF-1 production is caused by GH secretion. They may also scan the pituitary gland in order to check for abnormalities. Additionally, they may keep the patient overnight in order to monitor their levels of GH secretion. Growth hormone stimulation (provocative) tests play a critical role in the diagnosis of GHD. The most frequently used tests include the insulin tolerance test (ITT); arginine; GHRH, with or without arginine; levodopa (L-dopa); glucagon, with or without a beta blocker, such as propranolol; and clonidine. Most endocrinologists use a cutoff serum growth hormone concentration of more than 10 mcg/L in children and of more than 3 mcg/L (some authorities use 5 mcg/L) in adults to define normal response on provocative tests. Treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency Growth hormone deficiency can be treated with growth hormone replacement therapy. Human growth hormone is widely available in subcutaneous injection form. A drug called somatropin or growth hormone (Nutropin, Genotropin, Norditropin, Saizen, Humatrope, Tev-tropin, Omnitrope) is injected into the fat underneath the skin. The effects of homeopathic HGH are cumulative and vary depending on the individual, taking up to a month to notice initial benefits like deeper sleep, and up to 6 months or more to notice weight loss, increased lean muscle mass, and a more youthful appearance. Although only a handful of clinical research has been done, early results are promising and there are virtually no side-effects associated with HGH supplementation, when used as directed.
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HGH Defifciency