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Human Growth Hormone

Human Growth Hormone. Melisa Atwood Brittney Roettger. Intended use. Children with growth disorders Adults with hormone deficiency Short bowel syndrome. HGH (human growth hormone). It’s a protein based poly-pepitide Produced by the pituitary gland in the brain.

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Human Growth Hormone

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  1. Human Growth Hormone Melisa Atwood Brittney Roettger

  2. Intended use • Children with growth disorders • Adults with hormone deficiency • Short bowel syndrome

  3. HGH (human growth hormone) • It’s a protein based poly-pepitide • Produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. • Used to stimulate growth, and cell reproduction and regeneration in humans and other animals.

  4. Side effects • Increased risk of diabetes • High blood pressure • Arthritis • Joint swelling • Joint pain • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Headache • Nausea, vomititing

  5. How HGH methods work • Injection: a synthetic substance injected into the body. They tend to be very expensive a single injections costs as much as $29. • Oral Spray: not scientifically proven to have an effect. Some say they see results faster then the other methods. • Natural releasers: they increase the HGH levels in our bodies. They are like vitamins taken in a tablet form. Usually taken just before bed seeing how the pituitary gland is most active during sleep.

  6. HGH prescriptions • It is legal to take human growth hormones if prescribed by a physician.

  7. BUSTED • Serious sentencing if you get caught selling human growth hormone pills. • Fines could be up to ,250,00.

  8. Back in the Game Sports Medicine is a clinic dedicated to the treatment of physical injuries to the body. Caring for an injured body involves more than making the diagnosis; it's about understanding and treating the cause to prevent future injuries. The clinic addresses injuries of the spine, extremities, sports, and auto/work.

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