The pituitary gland is a small gland that sits behind the nose at the very bottom of the brain. It is no larger than a pea, but it is has been coined the "master gland" due to its importance to the body. Messages are sent to it from the brain to produce key hormones that affect many body parts. Human growth hormone is one of those key hormones.
Significance
Human growth hormone is vital for life. When you are a child, it is the main hormone responsible for growth and bodily development. When you get done growing, the hormone still plays a major role. Muscle mass, energy levels, brain function, bone strength, tissue growth and healing are all made possible by human growth hormone.
Effects
As you age, your body goes through slow, progressive changes. Skin becomes less elastic, bones become weaker, vision becomes worse and growth hormone levels decline. Declining growth hormone levels can impact all of those side effects of aging and you can also experience weight gain, muscle loss, lethargy and slow wound healing.
Identification
Synthetic human growth hormone is often used by people with legitimate low levels of growth hormone in the body. It is available by prescription only, and it is injected. Synthetic HGH is also used as a treatment for people with HIV or AIDS who have significant muscle wasting.
Warning
Although the use of synthetic growth hormone can help increase muscle and reduce fat in otherwise healthy adults, there are still side effects that can be seen. The arms and legs can become swollen, pain can develop in the muscles and joints, and men can experience a condition known as gynecomastia (breast enlargement).
Theories/Speculation
There is speculation that human growth hormone can also be boosted a natural way. This can be done by lifting heavy weights, getting adequate amounts of sleep, keeping weight regulated, eating multiple small meals throughout the day and avoiding high amounts of carbs right before going to sleep.
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