Human Growth Hormone (HGH) plays an important role in regulating body composition, muscle and bone growth, sugar metabolism, and heart function. Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and its secretion peaks during adolescence, but declines with age.
This FAQ is designed to answer the most common questions about HGH and its effects. If you didn’t find the answer to your question in this section, feel free to contact us and one of our medical experts will get back to you with an answer.
Does growth hormone burn belly fat?
Growth hormone treatment help to reduce visceral and abdominal fat by stimulation of free fatty acids and increasing lipolysis. HGH increases metabolism and makes your body burn calories without depositing them into the fat stores. Significant fat losses can be seen in the first 3-4 weeks of the therapy.
HGH injections should be administered subcutaneously (abdominal area) or intramuscularly (thigh, deltoid). Researches show that subcutaneous injections are more effective and easier for self-administration. You can simply pinch the skin in the abdominal area between your fingers and inject HGH into the fat tissue. Also, we recommend switching injection sites to allow the tissue to recover and avoid bruising from injections.
Are HGH supplements safe?
There are no studies to prove the safeness and effectiveness of growth hormone supplements. Unlike the injectable HGH, supplements don't contain HGH and only claim to stimulate HGH production (no finding can support that). Also, as with other homeopathic products, these supplements are not approved by the FDA.
HGH therapy is legal in the US if it is prescribed by a licensed doctor for the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. To get an HGH prescription, the patient must be diagnosed with an HGH deficiency through lab tests. Once diagnosed, the doctor will perform a physical examination and develop a treatment plan.
Does HGH make everything grow?
HGH plays a key role in the normal growth and development of children. It stimulates the formation of new bone tissue in the growth plates, increasing bone length and body height. It also promotes muscle mass and bone density growth. Additionally, HGH stimulates penile growth in boys since infancy.