HGH (human growth hormone) is the naturally occurring growth hormone that is produced by the brain’s pituitary gland. It is the crucial hormone responsible for cell regeneration, growth and cell reproduction. The hormone helps to build, maintain as well as repair the healthy tissues in brain and other body organs. This further helps to boost your metabolism, burn fat and build on muscle mass. A lot of studies have also shown that HGH benefits your skin’s appearance and helps in slowing down the aging process. But research supporting such claims is limited and there are a lot of people who even warn you against HGH side effects.
Although HGH is the naturally occurring hormone, when a person has deficiency of it, it is given in synthetic form as a part of the HGH treatment. But there are associated risks of taking the HGH medications. Let’s check out the side effects of taking HGH.
HGH- Uses and Abuses
Synthetic HGH was developed in 1985 and was also approved by the FDA for some specific uses in adults and children. In case of children, HGH injections were approved to treat short stature because of some unknown cause and poor growth because of a number of health issues.
Lack of growth can be a result of medical issues like:
- Muscle wasting
- Turner syndrome
- Chronic kidney disease
- Prader Willi syndrome
- HGH deficiency
Etc.
HGH injections can help people with HGH deficiency to:
- Reduce their body fat
- Build muscle mass
- Enhance their bone density
- Increase the exercise capacity
And more
Due to these benefits, a lot of people use HGH to even enhance and improve their athletic performance. It is thus used with anabolic steroids sometimes to increase the muscle mass and to further improve athletic performance.
HGH in injectable form is injected intramuscularly as well as subcutaneously as prescribed. And when these injections are injected in the body, they provide growth hormone directly into the bloodstream. The ingredients are injected directly and thus they provide fast results. But because synthetic HGH is injected directly, it also offers a lot of risks and side effects to the user.
HGH products and similar substances that promote growth hormone production are available over the Internet by companies in the form of supplements, which claim to offer same benefits like injections. Such supplements are sometimes called HGH releasers. While some of them are believed to increase HGH level in the body, others have their own set of side effects too. Thus it is advisable that you take any HGH product only after careful research or after consulting with your doctor.
Further, there is no solid proof that such supplements have same results like the prescribed HGH. Also a lot of people overusing or misusing these supplements have faced adverse effects.
What are the HGH side effects?
There are many side effects that come with HGH usage. These effects are not just from injectable HGH, they can even be seen after taking HGH supplements that are not approved and regulated by FDA and similar authorities. These side effects may further affect older people more than the younger generation. While the long term effects are not still known, but the common side effects include joint and muscle pains, numbness and swelling.
You may also face these effects if you don’t get enough HGH than you need. If you face any of these symptoms, we advise you to visit your doctor at the earliest. The doctor will be able to adjust the dosage of your HGH according to your health conditions. Once the doctor adjusts the dosage, the effects should go in some time.
But at the same time, there are some people who should not take HGH injections at all, like the ones with cancer or tumors. Also, those who are seriously ill have some injuries or breathing issues, even they should not take HGH injections.
Some possible side effects of over dosage of HGH injections include:
- Joint, muscle and nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Swelling of legs and arms due to fluid retention
- Tingling and numb skin
- High cholesterol
- Growth of tumors
- Liver damage
- Low blood sugar level
- Enlarged heart
- Increased risk of heart disease
- Increased risk of diabetes
- Fatigue
- Enlarged breast in men
HGH should thus be used with due care and consideration. Only use HGH if it is prescribed by your doctor and that too as directed by the medical professional. Check regularly with your doctor while you are on it. Also, it is imperative to know how your body actually reacts to a certain type of treatment and if you face any adverse effects, immediately talk to your doctor.
If you want to strengthen your body and improve your overall wellbeing but don’t know what has caused you growth hormone deficiency, it is better to consult with a doctor before starting any HGH treatment on your own. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and following healthy habits will surely help to improve your health for the good.
Be aware of the associated risks and side effects that come with HGH injections and be prepared for it. Always take advise of your doctor before you decide on a HGH therapy/supplement/injection and see if you have any natural alternatives available before opting for such line of treatment.
