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| What is HGH (Human Growth Hormone) ? HGH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland and is comprised of 191 amino acids. HGH secretion reaches its peak during adolescence during the years of fastest growth rate. After adolescence, the body continues to produce HGH in short bursts during the first 90 minutes of sleep and during intense exercise. Growth Hormone is known to be critical for tissue repair, muscle growth, and bone strength. Recombinant Growth Hormone is HGH that is synthesized in the lab. This drug is called Humatrope and is the most widely used recombinant growth hormone today. Injections are available, but extremely expensive and associated with some unpleasant side effects, including acromegaly and the possible stimulation of cancer growth. At the very least, they can cause an extremely lightening of the wallet. IGF-1 stands for Insulin-like Growth Factor 1. IGF-1 is also known as Somatomedin-C. Our liver absorbs HGH and converts it into growth factors. IGF-1 is the most important growth factor that is produced. HGH is the precursor hormone, but IGF-1 is then end product and responsible for tissue repair. Human growth hormone and IGF-1 play a significant role in the conversion of body fat to muscle mass, the growth of all tissues, and cell replacement. There are two peptide hormones that together control HGH output from the pituitary gland. These hormones are Somatostatin (SS) and Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH). Somatostatin acts at the pituitary to decrease HGH output, it is an HGH release inhibitor. GHRH acts at the pituitary to increase HGH output, it is an HGH release stimulant. Lowering SS & raising GHRH elevates the level of HGH you have floating around in your body. Increasing HGH production can be accomplished with the use of secretagogues. These are substances that cause the pituitary to secret more HGH. Medical studies have shown that aging pituitary glands are just as capable of producing HGH as young glands. Stimulating the pituitary to do so is a reasonable priced and safe method of regaining youthful vigor SECRETAGOGUES L-Arginine is an essential amino acid that increases HGH levels by blocking the secretions of growth hormone inhibitor Somatostatin. Arginine works even into old age, with one European study showing that it boosted blood levels of HGH to three times the level seen in their age group. The effects of Arginine supplementation include increased fat burning and muscle building, enhanced immunity, and improving erectile function in men. It appears to work by blocking the hormone, Somatostatin, which acts as a brake within the pituitary gland lowering the production and release of HGH. The most common dosage is 1 to 10 grams taken on an empty stomach one hour before exercise and before sleeping. Click here to purchase L'Arginine L-Ornithine A stimulant for growth hormone release and is thought to help build the immune system, promote wound healing and support liver regeneration. Ornithine is usually supplemented along with Arginine, the most common use is in body builders as a growth hormone stimulant. Click here to purchase L'Ornithine L-Glutamine is called a conditional amino acid, meaning that there are reported conditions in which the body is unable to synthesize from other amino acids. Glutamine is particularly valuable to the body during times of stress. A 1995 study by Louisiana State University College of Medicine showed in a study that a surprising small oral dose raised HGH levels more than four times than when the subjects were given a placebo. The usual dose is 2 - 10 grams at bedtime and pre exercise. Click here to purchase L'Glutamine Glycine helps repair tissues. Found in high concentrations in the skin and connective tissues, it is useful for repairing damaged tissues and promoting healing. Glycine speeds the healing of wounds and is a promoter of muscle growth and muscle development. Glycine plays a key roll in the development and quality of our skeletal muscles, tissues, and structural integrity. Glycine is a component of glucose tolerance factor (GTF) and of the enzyme glutathione. Click here purchase Glycine Click Here To Purchase Anti-Aging Products |
