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The Science Behind The Supplement
Here's a scientific look at just what HGH
does in the body
Growth hormone is also called somatotropin. It's a protein hormone
of 190 amino acids (building blocks of protein) that is created
and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It has two types
of effects, both of which are highly beneficial to the vital, active
human body as you'll see below.
One
main type of action of the HGH is its direct effects on other kinds
of cells. The growth hormone binds to its receptor on target cells,
then creates some particular action. Fat cells, for example, are
the target cells of HGH, so they have growth hormone receptors.
Once bonded there, the growth hormone causes them to break down
triglyceride and suppresses their ability to take up and accumulate
circulating lipids -- in other words, fat storage is prevented!
HGH also acts to create other indirect effects in the body by causing
secretion of IGF-1, an insulin-like growth factor hormone. IGF-1
is secreted from the liver and other tissues in response to growth
hormone. This is the action that governs mostly growth-related effects
of HGH.
What is meant by "growth"?
The
obvious answer is, growth means something getting bigger. But don't
be hemmed in by that definition. Growth requires many, many coordinated
processes in the body, and that in turn means a complex dance of
lots of different hormones, which typically are the messengers that
tell different parts of the body what to do and when. Growth hormone
indirectly stimulates the synthesis of cartilage cells, resulting
in bone growth.
This same effect is also the power behind muscle growth. It stimulates
both the differentiation and proliferation of muscle cells, stimulates
amino acid uptake and synthesizes protein in muscle and other tissues.
This is where HGH's ability to influence overall muscle and skin
tone comes from.
How about metabolism?
Growth hormone has important effects on:
Protein metabolism: HGH causes increased
amino acid uptake, increased protein synthesis and decreased oxidation
of proteins.
Fat metabolism: HGH enhances the utilization
of fat -- gives your body the ability to break down fat cells more
efficiently.
Carbohydrate metabolism: HGH is one of several hormones that
maintain blood sugar within a normal range.
Without HGH
Because of the abilities of HGH mentioned above, you can soon see
that without it, muscle tone declines, fat stubbornly sits in the
body and resists metabolism, and hair, skin and nails (all composed
of proteins) deteriorate. In fact, scientists now believe that HGH
has a role in most healthy functions of the body, including sexual
function, proper operation of stomach and bowels, liver, and all
glandular systems.
Whether HGH is directly interacting with certain cells, or playing
its key part in the correct function of other bodily systems, it's
essential throughout the body for youthful vigor and health!
Ingredients

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