What
is HGH ?
HGH - Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is referred to in medical science
as the master hormone. It is very plentiful when we are young, but
near the age of twenty-one our bodies begin to produce less of it.
By the time we are forty nearly everyone is deficient in HGH, and at
eighty our production has normally diminished at least 90-95%.
HGH Hormones are chemical messengers, traveling through the blood
stream and involved in all aspects of the body's activity
metabolism, growth, mood and sexual function to name a few. They
also help to maintain health, regulate the vital organs, and promote
healing and repair.
Being the master hormone, HGH affects virtually all areas of the
body influencing the growth of cells, bones, muscles and organs.
When deficient in human growth hormone our symptoms include loss of
muscle, decreased energy, an increase in fat, diminished sexual
drive, a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and a lower life
expectancy. In other words, the symptoms we call aging.
HGH Benefits
According to the suppliers of HGH:-
Lose Weight while you Sleep without Dieting or Exercise!
Experts in the New England Journal of Medicine, report that Human
Growth
Hormone therapy makes you look and feel 20 YEARS YOUNGER!
Body Fat Loss 82% improvement
Wrinkle Reduction 61% improvement
Energy Level 84% improvement
Muscle Strength 88% improvement
Sexual Potency 75% improvement
Pilates--
an anti aging exercise form
Pilates
(pi-LAH-teez) is a form of body conditioning developed by Joseph H.
Pilates in the early 20th century. The method encompasses more than
500 exercises that simultaneously stretch and strengthen muscles.
Pilates is based on the principle that before working the peripheral
parts of the body, the core needs to be strong and stable. In fact,
stabilization is the first of six Principles
of Pilates, that also include control, concentration, flow,
breath and precision.
With these principles in mind, Pilates focuses primarily on the
'Powerhouse,' or deepest abdominal muscles, and works the rest of
the body from this core connection. Through regular sessions on both
the mat and specialized Pilates
apparatus, clients seek to develop an equal balance between
abdominal and lower back musculature to improve strength, stretch,
stamina and stability. Over time, this approach creates a strong
foundation from which one can achieve new heights of physical
fitness and control, as well as emotional well-being and balance. In
this way, the Promise of Pilates can become your reality.
The
Promise of Pilates
Pilates
is intelligent, functional exercise for optimal, lifelong
well-being. With a strong commitment and consistent practice two to
three times a week, you may find Pilates to be the anti-aging 'drug'
you've been looking for. If you open yourself to becoming a true
student of the technique, the promise of Pilates can become your
reality:
The
Pilates Body…
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The
Four S's – Strength, Stretch, Stamina & Stability
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Improved
posture and flexibility
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A
leaner, more toned body
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Stronger,
longer muscles without bulk
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Abdominal
muscles that draw in and up, rather than protrude
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Greater
energy and vigor
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Better
balance and coordination
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Riddance
of compensatory weaknesses that contribute to chronic injuries
The
Pilates Mind…
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Enhanced
self-awareness and self-confidence
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An
invigoration of mind and elevation of spirit
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A
feeling of being more 'centered'
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A
sense of rejuvenation
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Improved
concentration and focus
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Increased
mind/body awareness and connection
Pilates
is based on the principle that before working the peripheral parts
of the body, the core needs to be strong and stable. Pilates seeks
to develop an equal balance of abdominal and lower back musculature
in order to build strength, agility and muscle tone in a balanced
way. Each Pilates exercise is a lesson in opposition. Movement in
one direction is lengthened and controlled into the next, while
oppositional muscles stabilize. This allows Pilates to lengthen
and strengthen muscles simultaneously, helping to create an
energized, pain-free, flexible and strong body.
Mental focus and concentration during Pilates is as important as the
physical discipline. When clients learn to fully concentrate while
executing each exercise with precision and control, the body will
improve dramatically. Pilates is as much for the mind as it is for
the body.
Anti-aging
movement fuels interest in HGH
One
of the more intriguing things that Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher
Jason Grimsley allegedly told federal agents when they served a
search warrant on his home in April is that major league players
might be getting human growth hormone through the fast-spreading
national network of anti-aging clinics.
Grimsley,
according to recently unsealed court records, remarked that a player
"told him of a doctor in Florida that he was using at a
'wellness center' to obtain human growth hormone." He alleged
that the player, whose name is blacked out in the document released
publicly, told him: "If you are going to do this, you should do
it right."
Call
it a gesture of care, or brazen cheating. Just don't call it rare
among Americans.
The
dispensing of growth hormone by doctors for controversial reasons
has become increasingly common over the past decade. Many of these
wellness -- more often called anti-aging -- physicians belong to a
group called the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), a
trade organization that claims to have trained 30,000 practitioners
around the world, up from 12 when the organization was formed in
1993.
The
industry was initially driven by baby boomers approaching
retirement. But recently, growing numbers of physicians have been
willing to push the envelope and start prescribing HGH to clients in
their 40s. In some cases, clients are as young as their mid-30s are
being treated with hormones. In a book called "Grow Young with
HGH," Ronald Klatz, the president of the anti-aging academy,
wrote: "Once we hit 30, it's all downhill. The lean body mass
of all our organs starts to shrivel while the adipose mass, or fat
mass, increases." In another section of the best-selling book,
he writes that "the body-building action of HGH has been shown
in many different groups, including athletes."
Grimsley,
38, was released by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, a day after his
home was searched by federal agents conducting an investigation into
steroid use by athletes. Grimsley had admitted using human growth
hormone, steroids and amphetamines, according to a search warrant
affidavit filed April 18 in Arizona District Court by the Internal
Revenue Service. In an interview with IRS agent Jeff Novitsky on the
day the warrant was served at his Arizona home, the Diamondbacks
pitcher also allegedly said he knew of other players who used growth
hormone. The names of those players are blacked out in the document
released by the U.S. prosecutor's office.
The
record does not identify the source of Grimsley's HGH or those of
other players, although the pitcher told investigators that he
personally did not get his from a doctor. The drug also can be
purchased on the black market. He said that among the reasons he
took the drugs was to heal rapidly from injuries.
The
spread of anti-aging clinics has been a growing source of concern to
the Food & Drug Administration, which opened 55 criminal cases
into illegal importation and distribution in 2005. A spokesperson
declined to comment on the specifics of the Grimsley search, which
involved the FDA's Office of Criminal Investigation. But she said
that the agency considers the use of HGH in "anti-aging
clinics, bodybuilding and pro sports to constitute a violation of
the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act."
Rob
Manfred, baseball's executive vice president, told ESPN that he's
especially concerned by the prospect that baseball's drug problem
could be overlapping with the spread of anti-aging clinics.
"The
notion that it is possible to get a prescription for a banned
substance is troubling to us, given the limits of the testing,"
he said. But Manfred also called the issue "a societal
problem."
Currently,
the only available test involves the use of a blood sample -- which
baseball's collective bargaining agreement forbids players from
giving. Critics have attacked the sport for this loophole. Manfred
said that the test is so new that it is not widely available due to
shortages of a particular antibody.
"Even
if we wanted to do it, we couldn't get a kit," he said.
Growth
hormone, as a controlled substance under federal law, can be
prescribed or dispensed only for a "legitimate medical
purpose," such as dwarfism in children and wasting in AIDS
patients. Doctors in the anti-aging movement take an expansive view
of what constitutes a legitimate medical condition, contending that
aging itself is a form of disease, in that the body breaks down and
becomes vulnerable to sickness unless hormone levels are managed.
Athletes
seek growth hormone for its possible recuperative powers. At an
anti-aging conference in Chicago last August, one Los Angeles doctor
discussed his treatment of a 44-year-old professional motocross
athlete who had injured his hip; he soon returned to competition
with the use of growth hormone and testosterone. The doctor also
claimed to treat a 35-year-old heavyweight boxer who returned to the
ring only eight months after he ruptured his Achilles tendon. Other
doctors at the conference also spoke of treating unnamed
professional athletes.
But
the line between sports medicine and performance enhancement is
muddy, and open to abuse. A 2004 report by the International Olympic
Committee concluded that human growth hormone is becoming a bigger
problem than steroids. James Shortt, the South Carolina doctor at
the center of the Carolina Panthers scandal, claimed that he gave
growth hormone and steroids to athletes to help prevent and recover
from injury. He ultimately lost his medical license for, and pled
guilty to, prescribing the drugs in a medically inappropriate
manner.
Doctors
in the "wellness" movement argue that athletes, like other
patients, should be supplemented only to their "optimal"
level, meaning the hormone level akin to a young person. Yet
athletes using black-market steroids often take supra-natural
amounts, far in excess of what most doctors would prescribe for any
medical condition.
Some
experts argue that no professional athletes, even those in their
late 30s and 40s, should be candidates for growth hormone
prescriptions.
"There
are repair benefits but is it legitimate and medically
necessary?" said Dr. Karlis Ullis, a UCLA professor and expert
on hormone supplementation. "These people don't have medical
disorder, like polio or AIDS. They have self-imposed medical issue
that is created by the demands of their sport. Theirs is the result
of voluntary activities in which they are being paid."
Still,
baseball's leaders have permitted the use of a banned,
muscle-building drug when deemed medically appropriate. Manfred told
ESPN that it is "theoretically possible" that a player
could be allowed to use testosterone under a doctor's orders. He
declined, however, to say whether any players have received these
waivers, which are based on the "Therapeutic Use
Exemptions" pioneered by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
With
the major leagues now testing for some forms of steroids, the appeal
of using human growth hormone has grown. According to the affidavit
filed in connection with the search of Grimsley's home, he
"stated that since Major League Baseball began its drug testing
for steroids and amphetamines [in 2004], the only drug that he has
used is human growth hormone." Greg Anderson, the steroids
dealer and personal trainer of Barry Bonds, allegedly bought growth
hormone from AIDS patients in San Francisco even earlier, before the
feds' raid of his home in September 2003. One bar has been the cost.
Federal investigators who subpoenaed bank records from July 2004
found that Grimsley paid $3,200 for two "kits" of HGH --
roughly enough to last a season. But last month, the FDA approved a
generic version of HGH made by the drug company Sandoz. That could
drive the cost down significantly and further increase its allure.
Human
growth hormone use rises, but is it legal?
Like many baby boomers over 50, Beth Lothamer was feeling her age.
"I just didn't feel good any more. I wasn't sleeping. I just didn't feel right," she said. She took her concerns to Kansas City, Kansas, endocrinologist, Dr. Jackie Springer, who prescribed replacement hormones, including a daily injection of human growth hormone, or HGH, after two rounds of blood testing.
HGH has been used since the 1950s to help children with growth problems, but it stayed under the radar for other uses until 1990, when Dr. Daniel Rudman reported in the New England Journal of Medicine that men taking a six-month course of HGH reduced their body fat by 14.4 percent while increasing lean muscle mass by 8.8 percent.
The study included just a dozen men, but it inspired a flood of anti-aging literature touting the benefits of growth hormone, along with countless Web sites selling HGH creams and sprays. Endocrinologists say those products though, are worthless; the body can use HGH only when it's injected.
But even as the number of prescriptions soars, the legal status of HGH is fuzzy.
Use for anti-aging is prohibited, and adult patients, like Lothamer, must demonstrate through a blood test that their natural levels are below normal. Selling growth hormone without a prescription can land you in prison for five years and carries a $250,000 fine. The drug has been linked in studies to side effects that include joint pain and swelling. Some say it gets even worse: cancer.
"Growth hormone is secreted in our body to promote cell growth, and cancer is unbridled cell growth," says gerontologist Dr. Thomas Perls, who campaigns vehemently against the use of HGH. "It's basically throwing gasoline on the fire."
A link to cancer, however, has not been proven in humans, only in mice. Research has shown that mice with high levels of growth hormone actually live shorter lives than those with low levels. But the doses in those studies were much higher for body weight than those typically given by anti-aging doctors.
HGH certainly packs a punch when it comes to making headlines. According to the coroner, HGH was found in Anna Nicole Smith's body after she died. Sylvester Stallone was detained by Australian customs agents, who accused him of having 48 vials of HGH stuffed in his luggage. His lawyers are expected to enter a plea to that charge later this month. A federal indictment linked HGH -- along with anabolic steroids -- to Barry Bonds' growing neck size and home run totals. Bonds told a grand jury he never knowingly took performance-enhancing drugs.
Rudman didn't support widespread use, but studies by others backed up the findings of muscle gain and fat loss. Side effects are still a concern, but many clinicians say they've seen few problems.
"Growth hormone levels drop with age, and I'm just bringing them up to a normal physiologic level," explains Dr. Mark Gordon, a Los Angeles, California, physician who says he aims to give patients the hormone levels of a young adult. "In the course of that return, we see improvement in a whole array of medical conditions." He says he started practicing what he calls "interventional endocrinology" after seeing HGH injections speed recovery from orthopedic injuries.
Beth Lothamer believes hormone therapy turned her life around. "I run two miles a day. My cholesterol is perfect. My blood pressure is perfect. I feel really good." She was so enthusiastic, she got her husband to join her. (Watch why the couple chose to use the hormone )
Ed Lothamer, 64, spent eight years on the defensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs, playing in two Super Bowls before retiring and building up a successful construction equipment business. "I was getting a little sluggish. I wrote it off as, 'I'm just getting older.' But she said, 'Why don't you at least come and take a shot at this?'" He did, and says he felt the effects within a month. "When I woke up, I wasn't fatigued. I noticed in the gym that I was much stronger. I had more endurance. My memory was sharper."
Despite the dire warnings, only a handful of doctors have gotten intro trouble for prescribing growth hormone. One of them, though, was Jackie Springer.
In 2004, the Kansas medical board stripped her of her license, saying she prescribed growth hormone, as well as various diet treatments, without performing diagnostic tests. Springer insists she did perform the tests.
After Springer lost her license, the Lothamers say they found another doctor to continue their treatment. "It's not for everybody, but we think it works, so we do it," says Ed Lothamer.
Perls isn't convinced. "When [clinicians] indicate they're not seeing any side effects, I simply do not trust them. They're running a business." He sighs deeply. "Everyone should stop, because there really is, I think, significant risk of big problems down the road."
Anti-Aging on "60 Minutes" Tonight
I've worked since December together with "60 Minutes" on an undercover investigation of the anti-aging industry and abuse of growth hormone. Genotropin (growth hormone) was the key product I managed during my time as Vice President for Pharmacia/Pfizer.
"60 Minutes" is sending their report tonight. Andy Court, the producer, called me Friday afternoon to tell me that my interview, however, ended up on the cutting room floor, since they decided to focus on the medical story.
Quite frankly, I'm just happy they are running this segment. No television show I've worked with spends as much time getting their stories together as "60 Minutes." And this report probably wasn't quite the outcome Pfizer expected when they called "60 Minutes" in December to tell them I was fired.
Then again, tonight's show is the last thing Pfizer is worried about. The New York Times appears to have appreciated my blog about the New Robber Barons, and today picks up my story line about the Pfizer CEO's pay vs. his lack of performance:
"If outsized executive pay has indeed become a source of outrage to American shareholders, then the contest this week between Pfizer Inc.'s investors and its board could prove the most compelling of the year. On one side stands Hank McKinnell, Pfizer's chief executive and chairman, recipient of $65 million in pay since he took the top job at the company in January 2001 and beneficiary of an $83 million pension when he retires. On the other are Pfizer shareholders, angry over the 46 percent decline in market value since Mr. McKinnell took the reins. Some shareholders are threatening to withhold votes for several Pfizer directors over Mr. McKinnell's pay. Pfizer, meanwhile, is fighting back in the proxy contest, working overtime to convince shareholders that its directors deserve support."
HGH
FAQs
Q: Since HGH is so significant, why haven't I heard much about
HGH before--and how can I use it?
A: The reason most people have never heard of HGH before is because
its cost ($1000-$3000 plus per month) and its administration
(injections by prescription only) have limited its exposure to the
medical profession, the wealthy and celebrities. Only recently has a
new proprietary technology allowed it to become available as a
nutritional supplement.
Q: Is HGH safe?
A: Yes. HGH has been used in the medical community for over three
decades with success and has over 60 years of study. Normal HGH use
has not been attributed to a single death. Edmond Chein, M.D., and
L. Cass Terry, Ph.D., tested over 800 individuals over the age of 40
and reported in their 1995 study that when used correctly, HGH had
substantial benefits and no side effects. Also, a very significant
fact is that there were no reported cases of cancer among all their
patients.
Four basic types of HGH-type products
Hgh injections
Hgh spray
Hgh "releasers"/precursor supplements
Homeopathic
Hgh injections:
The "tried and true" form of human growth hormone is a
prescription taken by injection. It was what most of the research
was conducted on, and has been around for decades.
Most major pharmaceutical companies make human growth hormone for
hgh injections. But it was originally developed for children with
growing disorders that involved a lack of the hormone, because their
pituitary gland wasn't manufacturing as much as was required. And it
still is the primary reason for it's existence and use.
Then doctors started studying the effects on health and aging. The
research was generally very impressive. But it wasn't going to be
available to the general public for quite some time. At least
legally.
For a while, hgh injections were illegal in the United States. If
someone was intent on using it, they had to get it illegally from
some other country. Now, it is legal. But if you are going to use
hgh injections, you will need a prescription, or go to an anti-aging
specialist for clinic. Using it for "anti-aging" and
longevity purposes was essentially a "side-effect"
discovery, and is still in the realm of what is called "off
label" usage.
Hgh injections are usually given/taken on a daily basis, or several
times a week. Some doctors will want you to come into the office or
a clinic to get your injection every day. Others may prescribe
self-administration, and teach you how to do it yourself. It is very
similar to a diabetic giving themselves daily insulin injections,
and in fact, uses the same fine, tiny needles/syringes. The
invention of the hgh injection "pen" has made self
administration less complicated.
In the past, hgh injections were the only way you could absorb human
growth hormone. And it was VERY expensive. It can still cost between
4 or 5 hundred to thousands a month, depending on where you buy it,
and if you have a clinic administer it and monitor your results.
Hgh spray:
Now there are claims that oral products can make HGH absorbable.
That may or may not be true. I know of no research yet that proves
it, but I have seen strong anecdotal evidence that suggests it. But
it may have little or nothing to do with gh itself, but other
ingredients. I personally believe that the "Beyond HGH"
"hgh human growth hormone" type spray I use, does work,
and is more than a placebo
(the link above is to a trusted source, "Youth Hormone").
But that is just my opinion, personal experience, and thus just
"anecdotal evidence". I have even given the company a
testimonial as to my personal experiences with it.
An ever growing popular way of supplementing hgh at lower levels
(more natural levels), is either through precursor supplements, or
oral sprays that may or may not be based on real synthesized human
growth hormone, or a molecularly modified form of HGH.
A great deal of confusion exists here.
MOST SPRAYS/pills/powders, do NOT even contain any form of hgh - or
molecularly modified variations. But some do.
The regular human growth hormone molecule is so large, that it
normally must be injected. The question still remains, has anyone
discovered a way to make hgh orally absorbable? Or absorbable
through the stomach? They are very close to various alternatives
such as those, for insulin. So gh may not be far behind.
Some of the spray manufacturers who claim to use real human growth
hormone, just add some other substance to their mix, claiming it
makes it absorbable. This is highly questionable.
Even though there isn't substantial clinical proof of this yet, like
I said, after researching VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING out there, I've
chosen Beyond HGH for myself, and am very happy with the results I
appear to be getting. And I'm hoping to develop an even better form
of my own someday, or in conjunction with a major pharmaceutical
company, and do at least minor clinical trials or tests
to prove it's effective beyond the placebo percentages of success.
Some websites have claimed that NO oral spray has real hgh in it.
Well, that may be technically true, but... The pharmaceutical or
"generic" name of human growth hormone, is Somatropin.
However, if it has been molecularly bound to a "delivery
system" to make it orally absorbable, then technically, you
could say it isn't Somatropin anymore. But for all practical
purposes, might it be? If you take minced garlic and create a
spaghetti sauce with it, while it isn't technically "minced
garlic" anymore, you are still getting the minced garlic in
your sauce, right?
Drug companies often trademark a "brand" of a drug, even
though that's not the drugs "real", or "generic"
name. For instance, Valium® is a registered trademark name for the
drug diazepam.
Somatropin is the actual name of hgh human growth hormone. One of
the big drug companies calls their "brand" of hgh
injectable, Nutropin®. Another calls theirs "Humatrope®".
So a spray with real hgh that has been molecularly modified, would
be called whatever they trademark it as. We'll have to wait and see.
hgh spray "delivery systems":
While
some sprays may also contain some real un-modified hgh, the human
growth hormone can't make it into your body orally, at least in my
opinion and those of every doctor and scientist I've spoken to. The
pharmaceutical companies are working on this, and there may be a
breakthrough someday, but so far, it hasn't happened. Such work is
primarily being focused on for an alternative to insulin injections
for diabetics, but because of the molecular similarities to HGH, if
they can make insulin deliverable in a non injectable, they should
be able to do the same for GH.
Some brands of hgh spray contend that they use alcohol or MSM as a
delivery system. Expert consensus is that no amount of alcohol, MSM
or similar derivatives, will work as a carrier.
hgh spray doses:
The doses of hgh in the spray I use are in nanograms - far less than
typical injection dosages.
Hgh supplementation therapy dosage requirements will vary from
person to person. I believe you should use the lowest dosage
that will work for you. The best way to determine this, is by
analysis of "before and after" lab testing by your
doctor. You should only be supplementing hgh, if you have an
hgh deficiency (which usually slowly begins to develop around age
30, and continues to get worse as you grow older).
"Precursor" & "Releaser" supplements:
These sprays, pills and powders claim to make your own body produce
more of its own hgh. If the product is legitimate and really
works, it is the most natural and safest way to go in my opinion. I like
the idea of getting your body to gently produce a little more, and
getting your body back up to the levels it had when you were
younger, rather than giving it levels that are higher than you had
in your late teens or twenties - as long as your body is "up
to" producing more. It is one of the reasons I like Beyond
HGH.
Homeopathic supplements:
Finally, there are the "homeopathic" forms. We are still
looking into these, but again, they lack solid unbiased
research, and experts in the field I've discussed it with say it
absolutely cannot be done because of the way homeopathy
allegedly works - by giving you very minute dilutions of the "hair
of the dog that bit you". So I don't recommend these at this
time.
Great For Men Over 35
DHEA is an acronym for the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (now you
know why people use the acronym.)
It is the most plentiful androgenic hormone produced by the adrenal
glands and it is quite important to body builders and athletes
because in men, around 50% of all testosterone is derived from it, while
women derive over 75% of their estrogen from it and nearly 100%
after menopause. Levels of DHEA are quite high at birth, drop
during childhood, and peak during young adulthood. The levels continue
to drop throughout life.
DHEA is HOT, and you will see why. As a pre-cursor hormone, as it
leads to the production of other hormones. When this compound
is supplemented, it has been shown to have awesome effects. It has
been shown to help people lose weight, burn fat and build
muscle, and increase sex drive. Dietary supplements of DHEA can
help maintain proper levels in the body and can aid a person in
their
overall well being.
Is there enough that can be said about DHEA? Apparently not. It may
also have positive effects on controlling immunity and
regulating blood sugar levels. Research also shows that in limited
trials, may help to increase lean muscle mass and elevate
function of the immune system.
3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?
Because DHEA levels decrease with age, people above middle age can
have incredible results as the studies above have shown. Body
builders or athletes can have some of the greatest beneficial results.
They can use it to help build strong muscles and lower body fat. It
is also said to help keep the brain clear and the skin smooth
as well!
4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?
When used in the correct dosages, DHEA is great. But, with any kind
or hormone or compound, when used incorrectly it can cause
problems. The exact right dosage may vary with each individual, so consulting
a physician is probably a good idea. But, a good recommendation to
start with is between 5-25mg daily. Women and men over age 60
are commonly prescribed 50mg and 100mg, respectively.
Obviously since younger people produce more DHEA naturally, they
should take less. Pregnant or nursing women should not take it.
HGH Products
The amount of the human growth hormone in the body decreases as we
age. Since the natural production of HGH slows down, many
products have been developed to supply the body with additional HGH.
By increasing the amount of HGH in the body, many of the
conditions that accompany aging can be avoided
or reversed.
HGH replacement products are available in many forms. The most
potent form of HGH is given by injection and is available only
thru authorized medical professionals. Injections are very expensive,
however, leading to the development of alternative forms of HGH
products. HGH supplements are now available and can be taken as
part of a daily supplement regimen to help counteract the effects
of aging.
Forms of HGH Products
HGH products are found in three main forms: injections, homeopathic
sprays, and pills.
HGH Injections
Injections
are the only way to obtain pure human growth hormone. Injectable HGH
is FDA approved, but must be prescribed and administered by a
physician. Although it is the most effective form and provides
the most rapid benefits, it is also very expensive. An average cost
can be about $20,000 for a year of continuous treatments.
HGH Homeopathic Formulas
Homeopathic
HGH products use small amounts of actual synthetic human growth
hormone to encourage the body to naturally produce more of its own
growth hormone.
Homeopathic HGH formulas are typically in the form of oral sprays
which allows them to enter the blood stream rapidly to ensure
quick and full absorption. Sprays are easier to administer and less expensive
than injectable HGH. The cost for a years supply of treatments is
approximately $600. While results take longer to achieve than
injectable HGH, homeopathic sprays tend to have the best
results of the products that don't require a prescription.
HGH Supplements (Capsules/Pills)
HGH
pills are fairly easy to take and relatively inexpensive. Most
pills do not contain actual HGH because the delicate nature of the
HGH molecule tends to break down in saliva and stomach acids
and is therefore not absorbed by the body. HGH pills are primarily
amino acid multi-vitamins, also known as HGH-releasers, HGH-enchancers,
or HGH-stimulators. They contain amino acids (such as valine
and glutamine) that are the building blocks for human growth
hormone, but must undergo chemical changes in the body to
produce actual HGH. Though not actual HGH, they encourage the
body to produce it's own human growth hormone.
Insulin-like Growth Factor
When searching for HGH products, you may see some supplements that
contain Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1). This is another
natural substance in the body and many people in the medical field believe
that increasing IGF-1 levels in the body is the most effective
method of encouraging the pituitary gland to increase its
secretion of human growth hormone. In order to maximize results, many
higher quality supplements include such growth factors in
homeopathic HGH or HGH releasers.
Where to Buy HGH Products
The internet has opened the door of availability for HGH products.
Searching online for HGH products will yield numerous
suppliers. In order to compare products and manufacturers, it may
take a little shopping around, but it will be time well spent
to find a reputable company. Look for a company that stands
behind their product and provides excellent customer service. It is
also beneficial to visit websites such as www.kefei-hgh.com,
which provides insight and information on HGH products and has
a list of the top 10 HGH products based on their research.
If you are considering injectable HGH, you will need to make an
appointment with your doctor. If you are considering
homeopathic HGH products or HGH releaser pills, in addition to
searching the internet, you can try the local health food store
or health and bodybuilding magazines.
Look And Feel
20 Years
Younger With HGH
The deterioration of our body comes as we grow older. Aging is
inevitable which is a sad fact for most of us. Fortunately
recent medical breakthroughs have given us hope that maybe one day
we will be able to lead healthier lives even in our senior
years. With today's medical advancements we are already able to
slow and even reverse the effects of aging. Aging, which used to be
an unpleasant
fact, is now considered similar to a disease that can be treated.
Ironically the FDA does not consider Aging a disease.
HGH for a livelier mind
One of the increasingly popular breakthroughs in science is the use
of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). HGH has been shown to increase
energy. It can also replenish and invigorate the mind. HGH can also reverse
moods, attitudes, and outlook that come with growing old. It
stimulates thinking power and concentration, and has been
shown to help with depression in some cases.
HGH has the power to stimulate and repair brain cells. HGH
deficiency is related to the decrease of short-term memory,
long-term memory and coordination. Good memory and learning ability
can be assured by having sufficient amount of HGH in the blood
stream.
HGH can also act as an antidepressant in the brain: it raises
endorphin levels which can help improve anxiety symptoms. HGH
can also reduce stress levels, improves thinking, focus, and concentration,
and helps a person gain self-confidence.
HGH should be considered as an option for anyone seeking to improve
their brain function. As we all know, the nervous system and
our brain consists of neurons. Although neurons are permanent and never
grow back, Human Growth Hormone can help repair these cells. As a
result, memory, learning and focus can be sharply improved.
HGH for a more active body
HGH should also be considered by any one seeking to treat obesity
and lose weight. For people who have tried all the diet
techniques possibly known to mankind, HGH could offer a different
approach to the weight loss problem. HGH works by stimulating
one’s metabolism, reducing fat around the tummy, waist,
thighs, and hips and at the same time building muscle. Studies
proved that HGH
specifically revs up the result of muscle toning and exercise,
including endurance and strength.
HGH for a more beautiful you
But HGH does not only do wonders internally. Many individuals choose
to use HGH to invigorate their hair, skin, and nails. All of us
are aware that if we have the right diet, aerobic exercise, weight management,
use of different types of antioxidants, and other treatments, we can
maintain a beautiful and young appearance.
Our skin becomes thick and gains young contours when it becomes
elastic. Individuals all over the world claim that they begin
looking younger within only a few weeks of use of HGH. Their
wrinkles disappeared and fine lines were no longer seen. HGH is
also used as a tonic for the hair. New hair growth was reported
after HGH use in some individuals. Hair grows faster and thicker and
stays in
its natural color. Cellulite is removed and nails become stronger.
HGH for a more sexually active you
HGH can serve as an aphrodisiac by restoring potency and sexuality
in men. Women who used HGH reported to have a higher libido,
increased pleasure and experienced multiple orgasms. It also helps to
aid menstrual and menopausal pain and symptoms.
Sleep is an important factor for keeping a young and beautiful
appearance. Human Growth Hormone can be a great aid in sleep
management. It makes you feel well rested when you wake up; there
are several testimonies of insomniacs that for the past few
years were only able to sleep the whole night after taking HGH.
If interested in hgh therapy consider the following hgh dangers
& side effects
Again, talk to your own doctor, newer information may be available.
Real prescription HGH has had study after study conducted on it
since the 1950's (such studies were conducted with hgh
injections only). It's effects are well documented.
Biggest concern
What might really be in many of the fly-by-night hgh supplements
that are sold on the web, and in health food stores? Or cheap
prescription injection bottles?
Even websites selling alleged prescription brand injectable hgh, are
often suspicious to me. Some seem like they are from foreign
countries, even though they say they are not. They don't name the pharmacies
the product will come from, or doctor who will allegedly prescribe
it, or their qualifications, or addresses of alleged
"clinics", etc.
Hgh injections:
While there may be side effects from injections, the benefits may
greatly outweigh them. What are the known side effects?
Because prescription injections are so strong (more than your body
naturally makes), your body's own natural mechanisms for making
it and its secondary productions like IGF-1, your body might essentially
say "I have plenty, there's no need to make it anymore",
and shut down natural production. So it should be taken only
with a doctor's advice or supervision (requires a prescription
anyway).
Hgh spray:
No serious side-effects that I am aware of, unless it is a harmful
substance in the bottle, or bacterially contaminated.
IGF-1 spray:
Not enough known about it. I would stay away from it personally, and
not recommend it to patients.
Some are from animals, which could have its own implications,
including CJD (mad cow).
Counterfeit and contaminated HGH, and other warnings:
You've heard "you get what you pay for". You, like I, have
probably found out how true that is, the hard way. So don't get
fooled by the many super-cheap "hgh" scams. For instance,
If you were sick, would you buy suspiciously cheap medicine? Or
go to a suspiciously cheap dentist or doctor?
It's one thing to get prescriptions from a legitimate discount
corporation like Costco or Sam's Club, or wholesale from known
drug companies (rather than a regular non-discount mom & pop
drug store pharmacy). But it's quite another thing to get it
from some stranger in a back alley. Some of these hgh human
growth hormone "deals" on the web, amount to getting it
from a stranger in a back alley.
Real hgh must be made in FDA and DEA certified and registered
laboratories (cheap & easy? NO.), and finding a way to make
it absorb orally, is even more difficult and costly. I know, I'm a pharmaceutical
development consultant.
Just think about it and use your common sense. The only way alleged
human growth hormone products could be cheap, is either they
contain little or no real human growth hormone, are made in a crude uncertified
fashion, or in the case of hgh spray, they don't have a true
"carrier/delivery system" that allows the hgh to
absorb through the mouth (if that is what they claim makes it work).
If you want to be sure you are getting real hgh human growth hormone
(or a legitimate similar product that has similar effects) made
in a sterile FDA certified lab, rather than some unknown substance
made in a bathtub in someone's house, read everything on this site. And
this IS your health, body, mind and life you're gambling with if you
take unknown drugs or supplements. You might not WANT TO spend
the money, but it comes down to two choices: 1) super-cheap, or 2)
real, safe, and good.
And the "good stuff" is not really expensive when you
consider the per day cost - especially if you get the
injectable at a discount pharmacy, or get hgh spray online several
botles at a time. I like the way it's put on the
www.kefei-hgh.com order page - try to see it like other things in
your budget, gasoline, cigarettes, coffee, beer, electricity or
whatever. Is how young you feel and your overall health worth
the price of a gallon of gas a day?
You can figure it will run anywhere from about $1.80 to $3/day for
good spray (with quantity discounts), and $4.70 to $7/day for
self-administered hgh injections (discount pharmacy, plus syringes).
The injections once cost about $30,000/month! And people gladly paid
it! (if they had it - it was illegal for a while).
