Growth hormone is a hormone of the anterior pituitary with a peptide structure (consists of 191 amino acids), which serves to build muscle mass and create definite muscle relief. It is produced by the endocrine gland in relatively small amounts throughout a person’s lifetime.

Why is HGH called growth hormone?

The hormone does not bear its name for nothing, because it causes (especially in young people) linear growth marked by the development of the long bones of the limbs. The average concentration of this hormone in the human body is about 1-5 ng/ml, during the peak period it can increase to 45 ng/ml.

Not only does it participate directly in stimulating muscle growth, but it:

• normalizes metabolic processes (more protein is used to build muscle, less fat is stored in reserve);
• slows down muscle breakdown processes;
• improves the fat lipolysis (burning) process;
• increases the supply of glycogen stores in the liver;
• helps to quickly regenerate new tissue and heal bodily wounds;
• increases the size and number of liver cells, sex glands and thymus;
• improves skin tone (regulates collagen synthesis);
• increases the growth of the young until the closure of the growing areas (25 years);
• strengthens the articular-ligament apparatus;
• lowers “bad” cholesterol levels.

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It should be remembered that HGH does not “work” alone, but in combination with the hormone IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor). The latter is produced in the liver under the action of growth hormones and stimulates the growth of almost all internal organs. If we look at the positive effects of growth hormone in sport (especially in bodybuilding), they are all linked to the direct action of the IGF-1 hormone.

Benefits of Human Growth Hormone

The use of growth hormone affects the athlete in terms of performance in three ways:

• Growth hormone has a strong anabolic effect that promotes intensive protein synthesis, which is manifested by muscle hypertrophy (increase in the size of muscle cells) and muscle hyperplasia (increase in their number). The effect of hyperplasia is extremely interesting, since steroids do not give it. This is probably why growth hormone is called the most powerful anabolic hormone.
• Growth hormone has a strong influence on the fat burning process. Intensely converts fats into energy, which leads to their intensive breakdown, which allows the athlete to consume more calories.
• Growth hormone strengthens connective tissue, tendons, bones and cartilage, and this is probably one of the main reasons for the incredible strength that some athletes feel. Athletes in bodybuilding and powerlifting say that thanks to this property, growth hormone protects athletes from damage when strength increases rapidly while taking steroids.

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Human Growth Hormone: How to Take it to the Next Level

Stimuli contribute to:

• Strength training.
• Good sleep and rest at regular intervals.
• Periodic stress: sudden drop in temperature, hunger.
• Adequate protein nutrition.
• Measured pain effect.
• lack of oxygen.
• Warm clothes
• Periodic change in the level and type of loads.
• Food releasers. Amino acids: arginine, ornithine, glutamine, can be used with sports nutrition, but can also be obtained from: pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, hard cheese, quark, soy, boiled eggs.
• Aerobic exercise. The best way to increase growth hormone levels is interval sprinting (short distance). It is also good for muscle building.

By following these simple rules, you can dramatically increase growth hormone levels in your body.