Growth Hormone Side Effects

by Article Poster on November 22, 2009

HGH therapy has been subjected to extensive research and the findings are incredible. The news has excited the public, leading to publication in highly regarded journals like the New England Journal of Medicine.

An eight percent increase in muscle mass, an average four percent fat loss, and weight loss without dieting were among the benefits reported in these studies. Also reported was a loss of cellulite, wrinkle reduction, more elastic skin, improved brain function, clearer vision, deeper sleep, decreased blood pressure, improved cholesterol profiles, better heart function and many other health benefits.
 
Trying to develop pharmaceuticals that give any one of these benefits the drug industry has expended large quantities of money and invested major human effort. Knowing that there is a pharmaceutical available that combines all of these great benefits into one miracle substance, you will want to learn what can go wrong.

Anytime your body is introduced to a large dose of any drug there will be a danger of side effects. HGH taken in excess can therefore produce some very alarming side effects. Genetics vary greatly between individuals and influence how each person reacts to the same hormone dosages substantially.

The most extreme HGH side effects have been seen in body builders and athletes who have in all likelihood taken extremely large doses over extensive periods of time. Abnormally large bone development is one of the features of cases such as these. Time has shown there is a possibility of heart damage, irregular cardiac rhythms, and joint and facial deformities from prolonged usage.

Most documented side effects of hgh have been the result of over use of the drug. Strictly following the dosage prescribed by your doctor and by limiting the time the hormone is used can significantly decrease the dangerous side effects of HGH. The risk of reactions can be reduced by injecting a smaller dosage.

In some of the initial studies there have been a few observed cases of patients who suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome, and a condition of enlarged breasts called gynecomastia. Other side effects that have been documented are high blood pressure, swollen joints and chronic joint pain, increased hair growth, and retention of internal fluids.

Stress to the liver and even liver damage can occur when the liver has to process big amounts of the synthetic forms of HGH in the blood.The risk of your body producing less HGH as a result of increased synthetic levels in the blood is also real. In some situations the pituitary gland could completely stop producing any hgh.

An individual needs to look at the benefits and side effects to determine if HGH therapy is for them. Weighing all the consequences and considering the many alternatives are important to making an educated decision.

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