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Growth hormone (GH) is a protein-based peptide hormone. It stimulates growth, cell reproduction and regeneration in humans and other animals. Growth hormone is a 191-amino acid, single-chain polypeptide that is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the somatotroph cells within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary gland. Somatotropin refers to the growth hormone 1 produced naturally in animals, whereas the term somatropin refers to growth hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology,[1] and is abbreviated "HGH" in humans.
Growth hormone is used as prescription drug in medicine to treat children's growth disorders and adult growth hormone deficiency. In the United States and Canada, it is only available legally from pharmacies, by prescription from a doctor.
Commonly in patients over a certain age, in addition to low growth hormone levels you may we may find that the male hormone Andropause is low also which is the male equivalent to female menopause as the result of declining testosterone. Declining hormones affect men and the symptoms can be equally debilitating. Symptoms include irritability, depression, fatigue, lack of motivation and sleep problems. Low testosterone can also increase the risk for heart disease, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Although men experience a slower decrease in hormone levels than women, bio-identical hormones can be used to restore energy, focus and motivation, as well as muscle mass and sexual function.
Erectile Dysfunction is an indicator of low testosterone levels and are a common cause of erectile dysfunction, although it can still occur with normal testosterone levels. The imbalance of other hormones in combination with nutritional deficiencies can have an adverse impact on testosterone functionality. At EnerChanges Clinic, we assess the entire hormonal symphony using a comprehensive program that considers lifestyle elements, nutritional supplements and hormonal balancing to improve erectile dysfunction and all other relative hormonal issues including human growth hormone.
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