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FOR some, it is the promise of a
youthful, ideal to perfect physical appearance that lures one to
continuously search the elusive fountain of youth solution. For
others, it is the feeling of wanting to be young again, of wanting
to combat the concrete physical and hormonal signs of aging.
And because of
this mindset, a long list of hormonal substances, antiaging lasers
are being offered everywhere. Some are true, others just plain
quackery without the benefit of research studies.
Augmentation of
levels of depleted growth hormone is a well-documented treatment.
HGH (human growth hormone) is the most abundant hormone secreted by
the anterior pituitary gland. HGH peaks during the adolescent
period, then rapidly decreases on the third and fourth decades of
life. HGH is secreted immediately after entering into deep through
pulsed secretions that explains why we feel re-energized long hours
of restful sleep.
What exactly is a
growth hormone?
HGH activates
cell production, growth and metabolic processes within the human
body. Working in conjunction with other hormones, it stimulates and
regulates proper human growth and development. Initially approved by
the FDA in 1985 for the treatment of shortness in height due to
growth hormone (GH) deficiency and again approved in 1996 for
HIV/AIDS related wasting (gaunt and thin patients). Growth hormones
stimulate cell replication that helps rebuild and maintain body mass
improving overall health. Some are used by athletes for performance
enhancement to make them run faster, jump higher and hit stronger.
It is also being used as an antiaging treatment by many physicians
all over the world.
How can Human
Growth Hormone help in antiaging?
Adults with HGH
deficiency manifest the following: lack of vigor, emotional
liability, feeling of social isolation, increased body weight and
fat mass, decreased lean body mass, increased abdominal adiposity,
decreased exercise capacity, decreased muscle mass and strength,
decreased cardiac performance, reduced bone density and increase
risk of fracture, loss of hair density, skin wrinkling, dryness,
blurring of vision and loss of sexual desire.
HGH slowly
restores vitality, vigor, youthfulness and longevity to its
recipient. HGH is given for six months but its effects are felt and
seen in 1 to 2 months time.
With painless
injector now available in the Philippines, this treatment is easier
to administer. However, one should be wary of copycats. And consult
only professional endocrinologists, geriatric doctors,
dermatologists, plastic and cosmetic surgeons to perform such
injections and treatments.
For comments
or suggestions, please call 373-1558 or (0917) 497-6261 or e-mail
gc_beltran@yahoo.com.
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