Growth Hormone

Our glands secrete a number of hormones for the proper functioning of the body of which the growth hormone is the most important one. It is required for healthy brain function, responsible for our growth, helps skin to look young etc. It is such an important hormone that sometimes people call it as an elixir of life.


Growth hormone is a 191-amino acid, single chain polypeptide. It is a protein based hormone, which is secreted by anterior pituitary gland. It is responsible for the diverse metabolic actions inside the human body that improves the quality of life. Primarily, it acts like a trigger and speeds up the human growth process. It helps the liver and different organs of the body to produce insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which accelerates the production of cartilage cells, which in turn helps in bone expansion.

Apart from stimulating growth process and bone development, it plays a major part in the muscle development. In addition, the IGF-1 also helps the muscle to expand. It helps the muscles and other tissues in the body to absorb amino acids and synthesize protein, which in turn accelerates the fat breakdown to supply the energy for cell growth and metabolism.

Excess production or deficiency of growth hormone in the body can lead to several problems. Pituitary tumor is the most common disease due to the excess production of this hormone. Thickens of the jaw bone, finger and toes are other problems one may face due to prolonged excess of this hormone.

Growth hormone produced in our body is gradually decreases as we grow up. Deficiency of the hormone is responsible for decrease in muscle mass, reduction in skin health, decrease in bone density and leads to low energy levels. In short, all the signs and symptoms of aging you see are actually the lack of human growth hormone in the body. In children the deficiency of this hormone leads to growth failure and dwarfism.

Today, there are lots of products available in the market for the treatment of deficiency of GH. Many claim GH as an effective anti-aging agent, which help in reducing the aging process. Always consult an expert before any kind of hormone treatment.