Description
Human Growth Hormone (HGH), also referred to as human growth hormone (hGH) or somatotropin, is a peptide hormone that plays a crucial role in growth, cell repair, and metabolism. Produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, a pea-sized structure located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus, HGH is regulated by signals from the hypothalamus and secreted in a pulsatile manner—in small bursts—especially during sleep, after exercise, or in response to trauma.
HGH continues to support tissue maintenance, energy balance, body composition, and cardiovascular health in adults. It helps regulate muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and may play a role in heart function. Due to these restorative effects, HGH has often been dubbed the “fountain of youth” hormone.
Benefits of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) :
- Increase muscle mass,
- Decrease body fat
- Enhance exercise capacity
- Improved bone density
- Reduction in fatigue, depression, and cognitive impairments
- Promotes the development of lean muscle tissue and bone mass.
HGH Dosage :Â
- Administration: Injectable form (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
- Typical Dosage: Bodybuilding / Anti-aging: 2-6 IU/day (split into 1-2 doses).
- Half-life: ~3-4 hours (requires daily injections for sustained effects).
- Cycle Length: 6-12+ months (long-term use required for noticeable results).
Often stacked with insulin (for muscle growth) or testosterone (for synergy).
HGH and testosterone :
HGH+Testosterone is a common cycle used to significantly enhance:
- Muscle building
- Strength
- Fat loss
- Thus, a HGH/testosterone stack could be used for bulking or cutting.
We see testosterone taken by beginners as a first steroid cycle, helping them to build large amounts of muscle while reducing subcutaneous fat.
30 lbs of lean mass gained is a typical outcome in our patients when taking testosterone for the first time in moderate dosages (combined with weight training).
Adding testosterone to this stack is optimal for users wanting more pronounced muscle gains compared to taking HGH alone.
HGH Side Effects for High dosage in Long-term :
- Joint pain and numbness (carpal tunnel syndrome),
- Water retention
- Insulin resistance (risk of type 2 diabetes)
- Tingling in extremities
- Organ enlargement (heart, liver, kidneys)
- Acromegaly (abnormal bone/growth of hands, feet, and face)
- Increased cancer risk (due to IGF-1 promoting cell proliferation).
