The synthetic HGH is available for use by adults. This availability is only to those prescribed with a shortage, rather than those seeking the hormone so as to stave of the realities of old age. The HGH is administered in the form of an injection and is only available legitimately from pharmacies with a prescription.
Since HGH is also an abolic agent, which means an agent that supports growth and development of tissues and organs, athletes have been known to abuse the growth hormone for a long time. As far back as the early 1970s, athletes were using the HGH to artificially boost their performance in sporting activities. HGH remains a banned substance. Back then, HGH could not be detected in urine and there were not tests that could detect artificial HGH from natural human growth hormone. Today, however, scientists have developed blood tests that can detect artificial HGH in humans. World sporting and athletics bodies such as the International Olympics Committee and the NCAA have been use of the hormone by athletes competing in their events. The World Anti Doping Agency, WADA, conducts tests on behalf of sporting organizations so as to identify athletes using artificial to give them an advantage of other athletes.
Adults diagnosed with HGH deficiency may be prescribed artificial human growth hormone injections. The injections will these adults have a decrease in body fat,, increased muscle mass and bone density and an increase in capacity to perform and undertake exercises. The HGH supplements have also been approved for the treatment of muscle depletion in patients afflicted with HIV and AIDS conditions.
There is not enough information available regarding the effects of HGH in healthy human beings. However, studies have indicated that older adults who receive the HGH have a reduction in body fat as well as an increase in muscle mass. The muscle mass may not necessarily result in increased body strength. There are a notable number of side effects that may occur in healthy adults who use HGH. These include joint and muscle pain, enlarged breast tissue in males; also known as gynecomastia, swelling around the legs and arms as well as Carpal tunnel syndrome.
In the USA, scientists have developed an animal growth hormone. There have been extensive studies into the use of the growth hormone in raising livestock. The FDA, the US food and drug administration, has only approved a certain specific growth hormone, the bovine somatotropin, for use in cattle reared for milk production. The hormone is intended to increase the cattle’s capacity to produce milk.
There are some online websites that claim to sell or offer customers human growth hormone in the form of pills. There are claims that the results of using these pills are similar to HGH injections. However, there have been no independent tests done to prove these allegations. The claims can also not be verified. Consumers are cautioned against purchasing and consuming such products as they may have negative results on their health.
Adults who are concerned about aging and wish to find healthy alternatives that may slow down the aging process or specific issues regarding aging should consult their doctors. Medical practitioners can provide the concerned adults with information regarding proven ways to improve health in aging adults. It is also better to lead healthy lifestyles that include a healthy diet, plenty of sleep and regular exercises.