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HGH side effects

HGH is a natural hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. HGH is the acronym for human growth hormone. This hormone is responsible for the healthy growth of the human body. It also helps maintain healthy cells. As people grow older they begin to produce less HGH that they did in their younger years. This leads to the common signs of aging like hair loss, wrinkly skin, the decrease in the muscle tissue and strength as well as bone loss.

Studies have shown that by taking HGH supplements you can slow down and even reverse many signs of aging. Various people are going to their doctor and getting a prescription for HGH injections or buying HGH supplements over the counter and on the Internet. HGH supplements come in the form of sprays, powders, effervescent tablets and capsules.

The problem with taking the supplements is the fact that there are some negative HGH side effects that are very disturbing. Among documented HGH side effects are the fact that HGH supplements can cause an enlarged heart, enlarged kidneys, diabetes, high blood pressure, stiff joints and muscles as well as other undesirable side effects. People who get HGH injections also report that they experienced tenderness or pain in the injection site.

HGH supplements were originally used as a replacement therapy for children and adults who had abnormally deficient levels of this hormone in the body. Later it began to be used by athletes to increase their athletic abilities and by older people to slow down the aging process.

The severity of HGH side effects are typically dependent on the amount of the dosage that is being taken. Taking large doses of HGH supplements can result in higher than normal amounts of HGH in body. This brings about a higher likelihood of the incidence of negative HGH side effects being experienced. Research has been done to determine the normal levels of HGH hormone in the body for any given age. If you want to have less chance of experiencing negative HGH side effects then you should not take a higher dosage of this hormone supplement than is normal for your age.

You should always go to your doctor before you begin to take HGH supplements. The doctor can recommend a safe dosage amount for you. Some people are allergic to some of the ingredients in HGH supplements. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to HGH supplements can include chest pain, tightness in the chest or throat, a skin rash and itchy skin. If you are taking HGH supplements and have any of these symptoms you should stop taking them and contact your doctor.

Negative HGH side effects are rare in children who are taking HGH replacement therapy to bring their blood levels up to the normal range for this hormone. Adults who have low levels of HGH hormone in the blood for their age group will also not experience any negative HGH side effects when taking it for a replacement therapy.

However athletes and older people who want to raise the normal blood levels of HGH in their blood to even higher levels are putting themselves at high risk for experiencing negative HGH side effects. Negative side effects that can occur can also involve the abnormal growth of facial bones. Many times the entire look of the face is changed when taking HGH supplements. Damage to the heart and kidneys can be serious and irreversible. The less serious HGH side effects like water retention or carpal tunnel syndrome can last only a short time and discontinuing the supplements will bring relief from these HGH side effects. Serious HGH side effects can even be life threatening for some people and the risks should be weighed before taking these supplements.

Last updated on Dec 29th, 2009 and filed under Health Supplements. Both comments and pings are currently closed.