Side Effects of Human Growth Hormone

Human Growth Hormone usage has been subjected to extensive study and the findings are amazing. The findings have been embraced by the public, leading to publication in influential journals like the New England Journal of Medicine.

An 8.8% increase in lean muscle mass, an average four percent loss of fat, and weight loss with no dieting were some of the benefits reported in these studies. Also reported was a loss of cellulite, wrinkle reduction, younger looking skin, enhanced memory, sharper vision, improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, better cholesterol profiles, better heart function and many other health benefits.
 
Millions of dollars and thousands of man hours have been expended on different efforts by large drug manufacturers attempting to find products that provide even one of these benefits. Now that you know that there is a product on the market that combines all of these great benefits into one incredible substance, you will of course start to think about what the downside of this product could be.

When you take large doses of any hormone you can experience negative side effects. When taken in large doses the side effects of hgh can be rather dangerous. An individual’s genetics substantially impacts how they react to various dosages of hormone.

The most extreme HGH side effects have been seen in body builders and athletes who have in all likelihood taken extremely high dosages over extensive periods of time. Cases such as these have been known to produce unusual growths with unnaturally large bones being one characteristic. Research points to elevated risk of cardiac irregularities, heart damage, and joint and facial deformities due to long term abuse.

Abuse of the drug has been shown to be the cause of most hgh side effects. Strictly following the dosage prescribed by your physician and by limiting the time the drug is used can greatly reduce the negative side effects of HGH. The severity of reactions can be reduced by injecting a smaller dosage.

In some of the initial studies there have been a few documented cases of patients who suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome, and a condition of enlarged breasts called gynecomastia. Other side effects that have been documented are high blood pressure, swollen joints and chronic joint pain, increased hair growth, and edema.

Stress to the liver and even liver damage can occur when it has to process large dosages of the synthetic forms of HGH in the blood.There is a real danger that your pituitary gland will produce a smaller amount of natural hgh. This could even lead to a case where the pituitary gland stop functioning.

An individual needs to look at the benefits and side effects to determine if HGH therapy is for them. Knowing all the dangers and researching the numerous alternatives are important to making an informed decision.