Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency and Human Growth Hormone Therapy


It's a medical fact that as people reach the age of 35 and older hormone levels that once operated at a peak, no longer do so. There is a gradual decline in certain hormones and this has been linked to a lack of energy, slower recovery from illness, and a general lethargic feeling that is not resolved through additional sleep. There is growing research that HGH therapy can reverse these and other signs of aging.

There is a condition known as Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) that is believed to be responsible for the symptoms of aging. A growing form of treatment for this is the use of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Physicians are learning of the benefits of HGH therapy and the application of this treatment is now in the arsenal of age fighting. People over the age of 35 who meet certain criteria are in the group that could benefit from this, although it is not the right course for everyone.

Research is always being carried out in the field of aging. One discovery from this research has been that Somatotropin, a hormone containing 191 amino acids, produced by the pituitary gland, has proven to affect the aging process in middle-aged men. By stimulating cell production, the form and function of the body can revert to previous fully functioning levels.

A previously held medical opinion was that hormone levels decrease as we get older. It is now being revealed through research that this theory is no longer in the mainstream. It appears we age because hormone levels drop. It is often inherent in medical treatments that there are side effects. This is also the case with HGH therapy. While the benefits can be exceptional, the risks involved make this a treatment that should be under a physician's supervision and not undertaken solely for cosmetic considerations.

Age-related memory problems and Alzheimer's are plausible beneficiaries of HGH therapy. Stress, depression, illness, accidents, and other anxiety problems are all linked to memory difficulties. Psychological problems including depression or even just feeling "low" could all be due to a lower of hormone levels. Physical considerations in aging such as gaining weight or having trouble taking weight off can be related to lower levels of HGH.

The first step in investigating this therapy is beginning the journey with your physician. This hormone sends instructions to your endocrine glands which then disperses it throughout the body to work in the manner it should. It's often astonishing to learn how "not themselves" a person can feel when the level of HGH is low. A person can be healthy otherwise and yet therapy enables someone to again be their normal selves. Exercise again becomes enjoyable and beneficial.

As of this time there is no one sign or symptom that can be used to identify the medical condition known as Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency in adults over 35. It is a combination of several different symptoms, with some of the most prevalent that being decreased energy, decreased muscle strength, depression, sleep difficulties, lack of interest in sex, increased weight, problems with nerves and anxiety, as well as several other factors. It's comforting to know that there is a cause for these signs of low hormone levels and that research is leading to treatment.

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