What HGH is and what exactly it does are questions many people have. Because of all of the claims surrounding HGH, there is also a lot of skepticism surrounding HGH. When something promises to do too much, it gets lumped in with “magic tonics” and “miracle pills”. But there is sound, logical science to HGH and the benefits that increasing HGH levels can have.

It is first important to understand exactly what HGH is. HGH stands for human growth hormone, which is a single chain polypeptide secreted in the pituitary gland. HGH regulates cellular regeneration, which is the repair and multiplication of body cells. This is of course important for growth and the repair of damaged tissue. Cells can only last so long before they must be replaced by new body cells. The environment around us is damaging to our bodies, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the sun and gravity all take their toll on body cells. Replacing the damaged cells keeps the skin, heart, lungs and all other organs healthy and functioning properly.

HGH, as stated, is the hormone which regulates this cellular regeneration. As we age, we produce less and less HGH. When we are children, we have very high levels of HGH because we are growing, and when we are in our 20s we have the highest levels of HGH we will experience in adulthood. Into our 30s, the amount of HGH we are producing tapers off, and the damage from the surrounding environment begins to add up and compound very quickly. This is quite obvious in the wrinkling of skin and graying of hair, but also has a strong effect on the immune system, energy levels and internal organ function. Increasing HGH levels to a more healthy level will stimulate body cells to more quickly reproduce so that this damage can be repaired. This is how HGH can effect so many areas of the body, because no area of the body does not need to constantly be generating new cells (except the brain, which sadly is the only part of the body which cannot generate new cells).

For the majority of the time since the discovery of HGH, it was thought that the pituitary gland was slowly losing its ability to produce HGH. Recently, however, it was shown that the pituitary of an elderly individual was just as capable of producing HGH as that of a child. The problem instead, lies with the hypothalamus which is the control center of the brain. For one reason or another, the hypothalamus losses its ability to read HGH levels and stops sending out the signal to produce and release HGH. The theory behind HGH supplements is based on this. HGH supplements actually do not contain HGH, but rather stimulate the hypothalamus to send the signal to produce much more HGH. It is a much safer alternative to synthesized HGH which, among other things, are potentially dangerous and a highly controlled substance.

The stimulation of the hypothalamus through this method is showing promise in areas other than HGH production. The hypothalamus is responsible for monitoring body function and adjusting the body to maintain ideal levels. This process is called homeostasis. It refers to control of body temperature, hydration, salt and sugar levels and much more. Without a properly functioning hypothalamus the body does not always fall into the ideal levels and this can lead to everything from discomfort to serious illness. For instance, when the external environment is cold, the hypothalamus diverts blood flow from the skin to maintain internal temperature, makes the skin toughen to more effectively insulate and may make you shiver to produce heat through friction. If your body were not to do these things it would be much more difficult to maintain internal body temperature; but this is just one example. Stimulating the hypothalamus will help it monitor the condition of the body and react accordingly.

This is just an introduction to HGH and the systems surrounding it. Especially if you come from a background in biology you may have found the article much to basic and simplified. There is much more to learn, and I encourage you to take an active approach in researching HGH, the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. Hopefully though, this article can be the basis for some of your future research.

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Author: Shawn Kelly
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