HOW AND HOW MUCH HGH DO WE PRODUCE?

HGH (human growth hormone ) is an endocrine hormone that makes humans grow. HGH is a complex protein molecule of 191 amino acids linked in a specific sequence. It is secreted in pulses by the pituitary gland. These pulses vary between 10 and 30 per day and can be strengthened by exercise. For years, doctors have prescribed HGH therapy for children who needed a growth boost. HGH is critical for tissue repair, healing, muscle growth, bone strength, brain function, physical and mental health, energy, and metabolism.

Somatropin is the man-made version of human growth hormone. Each manufacturer of somatropin assigns its own brand name, such as Genotonorm, Saizen, Genotropin, Humatrope, Nutropin and Norditropin. They are available only by prescription and administered by injection.

HGH is produced at a rate that peaks during adolescence, at time when normal growth is accelerated. The production of HGH decreases with age, 14% each year on average. Humans normally produce about 500 micrograms of HGH daily at age 20. By age 80, the daily production falls to 60 (or less) micrograms. Many doctors consider IGF-1 levels sub 350 to be HGH deficient.