Your body has dozens of hormones that help you do everything from
build muscle to break down food and absorb nutrients. One of the body's most
important hormones is human growth hormone (HGH). Growth hormone is responsible
for triggering and regulating growth processes to build bone, muscle, and fat, help
you grow in size and strength, and more. As important as this hormone is to
children, it also plays many roles in adults. HGH helps control your
metabolism, maintain your muscles and bones, and fuel the replacement of new
cells that die or become damaged.
Adults and children who have a growth hormone deficiency are usually
prescribed HGH injections, which can reduce fat, boost bone density, and
improve muscle mass while helping to regulate other important processes in the
body. Here are three of the most important benefits of HGH therapy.
1. Boost Bone Density
People who have growth hormone deficiency have reduced bone mineral density. In the past, research showed uncertainty as to whether HGH therapy
could improve bone density, but several studies have found that HGH replacement
can reverse some of the effects of the deficiency on bone density in adults.
This can help reduce the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
2. Reduce Fat
Adults with an HGH deficiency usually have trouble metabolizing fat,
which leads to stubborn weight gain. According to several recent studies, HGH
replacement results in an average of 5 pounds of decreased fat, which is equal
to the amount of lean muscle the average person gains. While study participants
ended the study at the same weight, they had a healthier body composition. Most
fat lost from hormone replacement is in the abdomen, which is the most
dangerous type of fat because it's associated with an increased risk of heart
disease and diabetes.
3. Increased Muscle
Another important function of growth hormone in adults is building and
maintaining muscle. Studies have shown that people who receive growth hormone
replacement and exercise gain an average of five pounds of lean muscle over six
months. Growth hormone therapy has proved to be an effective way of improving
lean muscle mass and improving body composition.
While HGH therapy also has anti-aging benefits, growth hormone is not
approved for anti-aging, only for individuals who have a growth hormone
deficiency. If you suspect you have an HGH deficiency -- including fatigue,
decreased sexual function, anxiety, higher body fat, reduced muscle, and
sensitivity to cold and heat -- it's important to schedule a consultation with an experienced HGH doctor.
