Growth Hormone Optimization
What is Growth Hormone Optimization/Peptides?
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) levels peak while you’re a teenager and into early adulthood. Levels decline rapidly after the age of 30 and result in a myriad of symptoms that are usually associated with “getting older.”
Symptoms typically include an increase in body fat, loss in muscle mass and strength, fatigue, decreased sex drive, cognitive decline, and a myriad of “age associated” symptoms. Replacing HGH itself is very expensive and can only be prescribed based off strict FDA guidelines. This is where secretagogues come in.
HGH secretagogues are medications that naturally increase the bodies ability to produce its own HGH. These medications are typically administered on a daily basis and are injectable or in pill form.
Symptoms of Growth Hormone Deficiency:
- Central weight gain
- Difficulty to lose weight
- Anxiety and depression
- Dry skin
- Fatigue
- Not feeling as yourself
- A decrease in energy
- A decrease in endurance
- The desire to avoid social situations
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As we age, human growth hormone (HGH) levels decline. This results in the inability to maintain lean muscle mass, decreased recovery times, poor sleep quality, weight gain and a variety of other “age related” problems.
New You Weight and Wellness specializes in the treatment of HGH insufficiency and growth hormone optimization with the use of growth hormone releasing peptides.
Sometimes consistent exercise and lifting just isn’t enough to reach your fitness goals. Maybe you are training for a marathon, bodybuilding competition or just wanting to enhance your athletic performance so you can chase your children around better!
This is why we have developed a unique program utilizing a combination of testosterone enhancement, growth hormone optimization and supplementation to increase your performance. We do this through a medically supervised program utilizing laboratory evaluation and hormonal optimization.
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Growth Hormone Optimization
When an adult has a growth hormone deficiency, it increases their risk of developing a range of serious health conditions. This is why growth hormone optimization (HGH) is so important. At Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, we offer this treatment to help those suffering from this deficiency take control of their body and maintain their health.
What is growth hormone deficiency?
Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, an important gland at the base of the brain that influences almost every part of the body. Growth hormone regulates body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, and mental function. When an individual has a growth hormone deficiency, it means that their pituitary gland cannot make enough growth hormone for the body’s needs. This can result in a variety of medical problems; however, growth hormone replacement very often improves most symptoms of this condition.
Medical dangers of growth hormone deficiency
Adults who have a growth hormone deficiency have an increased chance of developing abnormal body composition, increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and reduced energy. In addition, fat tends to be packed on more easily, especially around the abdomen.
The deficiency causes decreased muscle strength and endurance to work out. Bones are also weaker, with an increased chance of developing osteoporosis later in life. Adults with growth hormone deficiency also experience a higher overall cholesterol level in blood.
Causes of growth hormone deficiency in adults
- Head injury
- Stroke
- Infections to the brain
- Bleeding in the brain
- Under-active hypothalamic drive
- Damage to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus
- Tumor in the pituitary gland and hypothalamus
- Surgery or radiation to remove a tumor
Growth hormone-stimulating hormones (GHS) can have side effects like joint pain, muscle aches, and swelling in the hands and feet. Long-term use may increase the risk of diabetes, certain cancers, and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. Excessive use can also lead to acromegaly, causing abnormal enlargement of body parts. It’s important to use GHS under medical supervision to minimize these risks. This is why it's essential to have your symptoms managed by a knowledgeable and experienced provider who understands these risks and can monitor your treatment closely.
