Growth hormones are the hormones which stimulate cell reproduction in human beings as well as other animals. These hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland. More specifically, growth hormones are amino acid-based hormones secreted by the somatotroph cells, which are present in the pituitary gland. When these growth hormones HGH are created as a result of recombinant DNA, they are known as Somatotropin or Human Growth Hormones (HGH). They help human beings slow down the aging process as well improve cell reproduction. Growth hormones HGH are the hormones which determine a person’s height. If these hormones are properly secreted throughout childhood, it will help the person to grow tall. The most popular use of HGH is as an anti-aging agent. HGH is also used to treat various diseases.
Growth hormone HGH secretion is stimulated and inhibited by various factors. Growth hormone secretion is stimulated by sleep, dietary protein, exercise, growth hormone releasing hormone and low levels of blood sugar. Secretion of growth hormone HGH is inhibited by dietary carbohydrates, lack of sleep, glucocortocoids and secretions of Somatostatin. In addition to these physiological processes, certain endocrine disruptors are also believed to influence growth hormone HGH secretion.
The amounts of growth hormones HGH secreted by people will vary throughout their lifetime. The highest levels are generally secreted during childhood and puberty. Children who are healthy will experience eight peaks every 24 hours while adults experience five peaks. The growth spurt during puberty is mainly due to the secretion of growth hormones HGH. The secretion levels go down as a person ages. This is why HGH is used to prevent aging. The declining secretion levels of the growth hormones HGH may be one of the reasons for the onset of breast and colon cancer in people. If HGH is used therapeutically, these diseases may be prevented.
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