hGH - Biological Function/Therapeutic Uses

Description

This section describes the biological functions of endogenous hGH and the therapeutic uses of exogenous hGH.

Aging & Life Extension

 It is strongly speculated that hGH replacement therapy could delay many of the effects of the Aging Process:  ^[1]

 Part of the effectiveness of hGH in the reversal of the Aging Process occurs from the ability of supplemental hGH to offset the decline in hGH release that occurs with the progression of the Aging Process.  In addition the body’s Tissues become more resistant to the actions of the reduced hGH secretion that occurs with Aging.  Also Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone production declines with Age while Somatostatin (which inhibits the release of hGH) increases with Age.

 HGH may possess significant Life Extension potential.  ^[2]

Cardiovascular System

 Supplemental (exogenous) hGH may increase Cardiac Muscle strength in Congestive Heart Failure patients and in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients.  ^[3]

 Supplemental hGH (14 IU per week for three months) may increase the growth of the Heart Muscle (Cardiac Muscle), increases cardiac output and increases tolerance to Exercise in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients.  ^[4]

 Supplemental (exogenous) hGH may increase Cardiac Muscle strength in Congestive Heart Failure patients.  ^[5]

 HGH may increase the body’s production of Red Blood Cells.

Cells

 HGH stimulates Growth of many of the body's tissues (by stimulating endogenous Protein synthesis by Ribosomes).  ^[6]

 Supplemental, exogenous hGH is administered to Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) patients in order to restore normal levels of hGH.

Digestive System

 Supplemental hGH may reduce the symptoms of Crohn's Disease (especially abdominal pain) by approximately 25%.  ^[7]

Hair

 It has been speculated that hGH may stimulate regrowth of Hair in persons afflicted with Male Pattern Baldness (this claim is based only on anecdotal evidence). 

 There are anecdotal reports claiming that hGH replacement therapy has restored normal Hair Color to Hair - Gray. 

Immune System

 HGH has been approved as an adjunct to the treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in some countries:  ^[8]