Growth
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Growth is the process of normal development that involves Cell Division and assimilation of Growth Factors and nutrients, resulting in an increase in Cell size.
These Substances may Facilitate Growth
Amino Acids/Polyamines
Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (OKG) may stimulate Growth in persons whose metabolic state is catabolic.
Spermidine is involved in the Growth of Cells and Tissues.
Spermine is involved in the Growth of Cells and Tissues.
Growth Factors
Various types of Growth Factors stimulate the growth of different types of Cells within the body:
Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) stimulates the Growth of tissues by increasing the net NUMBER of cells (compared to Human Growth Hormone (hGH) which increases the SIZE of existing cells).
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