Article Repo DirectoryArticle 'Repo'sitory and Directory – Beta

HGH – Human Growth Hormone Functions and Side Effects

By Honey B. Wackx

The human body produces many types of hormones that control the growth and development of the body. The different glands of the human body secrete different kinds of hormones.

The hormones in men and women are different and they are the main factors that render the particular characteristics to the body.

The body controls the secretion of the hormones by its own mechanism and the disturbance in the hormonal secretion results in different disorders for the sufferer. Hormonal deficiency is found especially in adults in whom the glands’ capacity to produce hormones has decreased heavily.

Hormonal imbalance in women adversely affects women after the menopause period. Thus the functions of the hormones in the human body are very vital. The human growth hormone is useful for people suffering from a genuine deficiency of hormones and the synthetic human growth hormone can be procured only by prescription.

The human growth hormone is used for kids with a small stature, children who are suffering from kidney failure, children who have Turner’s syndrome. The use of HGH in adults yields results like increasing the density of bones, making muscles grow stronger, and the improvement in one’s ability to withstand exercises.
Functions of Human Hormones

Human growth hormone performs some of the vital and complex functions in the human body. The hormone is responsible for the regulation of insulin, protein synthesis, and transportation of the amino acids across the cell membranes and fat metabolism. All these functions are of extreme importance for the over all well being of the body.

Apart from these, growth hormone is also responsible for cell reproduction and build of muscle tissues during puberty. Thus growth hormone is a basic necessity for the human body. Deficiency of the growth hormone may give rise to a lot of complexities in the proper functioning of the body and different forms of diseases of the body parts. Thus, growth hormone deficiency is extremely important and such hormones should be externally supplemented if there is a deficiency.

Side Effects of HGH

Though the synthetic human growth hormone has some encouraging results it has shown some alarming side effects. The side effects include swelling and pain in the joints and symptoms like arthritis, Carpel tunnel syndrome, pain in the muscles, and high blood pressure.

There is theoretical concern that GH treatment may increase the risks of diabetes, especially in those with other predispositions treated with higher doses. If used for use of training, growth at a young age (25 or less) can cause severe symptoms.

Also hardening of the arteries, bloating, and headache are side effects of GH.

Experts in this regard have shown that the side effects of HGH are seen more prominently in adults than in those who suffer who are relatively young. Since the adults use the treatment for a short time it is not yet established if the HGH results in actual arthritis. Despite the side effects of the HGH more and more Americans are seeking the help of HGH for anti aging purpose.

In light of these side effects of HGH it wouldn’t hurt you to do some research yourself before seeing your doctor. You would have a much better understanding of what your body uses GH for and whether you want to risk any potential side effects from use of these hormones.

Precautions before using HGH

The HGH treatment has indeed proved helpful and is also approved by the FDA but still certain precautions should be taken to avoid possible side effects of the treatment. The individual seeking to use HGH should do it only before consulting his/her physician. People suffering from some other ailment should be very careful before using the HGH. Don’t just assume that because you may seem to be healthy your doctor will say they will help in your particular situation. Definitely consult your doctor before you consider taking HGH as this is a very important step to assure there will be no or minimal problems if you do take them.

Honey B. Wackx is a software developer. She writes many articles for herself and other website owners. One of her favorite interests is laptop computers. Another is planting in her garden. Honey B. likes to travel and add places to her Travel List.