Category Archives: Human Growth Hormone

We used to think that European wine grapes were cultivated locally, independently of grape domestication in western Asia, but grape genetics suggests otherwise By Carissa Wong Red grapes ready to be harvested in a vineyard alika/Shutterstock Grapes used to make common European wines may have originated from grapevines that were first domesticated in the South Caucasus region of western Asia.

HGH is an important hormone produced in the pituitary gland. Its a good predictor of overall health.

Could fasting help build muscle and unleash anti-aging properties, via the release of human growth hormone? The physiology of fasting is fascinating. The power of fasting lies not in the mere reduction of calories, but the beneficial hormonal changes

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is naturally produced by the body that is critical for stimulating growth and the reproduction and regeneration of cells.

Age 40 isn't what it used to be. Today, people are looking and feeling younger at an age that used to be considered over the hill

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Introduction Human growth hormone (HGH), also known as somatotropin, is a 191 amino acid single-chain polypeptide produced by somatotropic cells within the anterior pituitary gland. As its name implies, scientists originally found it to be responsible forgrowth regulation during childhood.

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Br J Sports Med. 2006 Jul; 40(Suppl 1): i35i39