Human growth hormone (HGH), also known as somatotropin, is a vital hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction and regeneration. As we age, HGH levels naturally decline, leading to signs of aging and increased risk for various health issues. HGH therapy involves supplementing low HGH levels to restore hormonal balance, vitality, muscle tone and wellbeing. When prescribed appropriately under medical supervision at clinics like Renew Hormone Institute, HGH therapy can provide life-changing benefits.
Some common deficiency signs are:
Declining HGH reduces the body's capacity to convert fat to energy. This results in tiredness, even with adequate sleep.
Our muscles need HGH to continuously repair, strengthen and grow. Low levels result in decreased lean muscle mass and loss of strength over time.
HGH helps efficiently convert fat to fuel for the body. Low levels disrupt this process, resulting in increased body fat and stubborn weight gain.
As we age, HGH plays a key role in bone mineralization and connective tissue healing. Deficiency accelerates bone loss, increasing joint pain and risk of fractures from falls.
Collagen production depends on adequate HGH levels for continual rebuilding and repair. Declining levels cause rapid skin aging, fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity.
HGH fuels cell growth and regeneration in the brain too. Low levels can negatively impact concentration, mood and cognition.
The adrenal glands need HGH for DHEA production, the precursor for sex hormones. Low DHEA causes fatigue, low libido and sexual dysfunction.
The gradual onset of deficiency signs is often dismissed as “normal aging”. However, allowing declines in HGH to persist over years can impact one’s health, fitness and vitality. HGH treatments are most effective when started early, not years after deficiency has set in. This helps prevent progressive worsening of problems like fatigue, muscle loss, thinning bones, poor sleep, weight gain, slowing metabolism and sexual issues.
At Renew Hormone Institute, we emphasize the importance of awareness and timely action. Prompt diagnosis through lab testing, even if you have “non-specific” signs like low energy or weight gain, is key. Early management of declining HGH with our knowledgeable practitioners can help nudge your body’s repair processes back into “more youthful” levels - improving fitness, body shape, appearance and overall health.
The starting point is getting your IGF-1 level tested. This shows your body’s current natural growth hormone production. Levels of other hormones like Thyroid and sex hormones are also checked. Nutritional deficiencies are identified and corrected if needed. Your in-depth health profile gives us biological proof of your unique deficiency state to guide precise, personalized therapy.
We carefully evaluate your signs, symptoms, health conditions, risk factors, fitness level and concerns about appearance or sexuality. This helps identify issues which can improve with HGH therapy. A focused physical examination also gives clues into level of deficiency.
Renew Hormone Institute HGH therapy protocols are tailored to your deficiency level, treatment goals, age, gender, menopause status and health conditions. We choose the ideal treatment approach for your needs from daily oral replacements, weekly/biweekly injections or stimulative therapy to enhance in-house production. Follow-ups every 3 months ensure continual optimization of therapy.
While often associated with illegal use by athletes, HGH therapy is FDA-approved to treat growth hormone deficiency and short stature in children. When prescribed legitimately by doctors, HGH helps children reach average height and can resolve issues like persistent intestinal inflammation.
HGH injections 2-3 times weekly are the gold standard for treating growth hormone deficiency. Rapid acting injections of bio-identical HGH directly restore optimum levels without flares and crashes. Less frequent alternate day or weekly protocols may suit some based on degree of deficiency and lifestyle. We provide explicit instruction to self-administer injections to make home therapy seamless.
Sermorelin acetate is a synthetic growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) which can stimulate one’s own pituitary gland for improved natural production. With far less potential for side effects, it is an option we utilize regularly in our integrative HGH regimens. Based on your lab trends, sermorelin may be combined with small HGH doses for your ongoing therapy.
Deficiencies in key hormones like Testosterone, Thyroid hormone or Estrogen (in women) can accelerate tissue aging despite HGH therapy. We identify and correct these through bio-identical hormone regimens to amplify and consolidate the benefits of growth hormone. Therapeutics like metformin may also augment cellular rejuvenation pathways. Lifestyle measures are prescribed alongside to enhance mind-body wellness.
Hormone levels vary continuously, hence levels are re-tested approximately every 3 months. This enables expert calibration of dosages or agents to ensure your HGH is continually optimized at ideal levels - not too low (ineffective) or too high (risking side effects). We also monitor for positive impacts on energy, body composition, sexuality and quality of life.
HGH is essential for muscle protein synthesis. Treatment enables improved muscle tone as the body utilizes more dietary protein and amino acids for continual rebuilding. Gains of 2-10 pounds of lean mass are common even without focused exercise. This contributes to strength, mobility, metabolism and athleticism.
Growth hormone is hugely anti-catabolic - it inhibits tissue breakdown while accelerating beneficial fat utilization. With therapy, the body starts incinerating adipose rapidly to fuel organ and muscle repair. Visceral abdominal fat is metabolized especially well. Combined with some activity, most experience profound fat loss and weight normalization.
Via boosted collagen production, HGH exerts remarkable benefits on skin thickness, texture, hydration and appearance. Fine lines fade, skin regains firmness and even hair growth/quality improves. These skin rejuvenation effects make many appear 5-15 years younger within months!
Age-related estrogen decline and vitamin D deficiency hinder calcium absorption, causing bone loss. By spurring bone-building cells (osteoblasts), HGH therapy can stabilize or even increase bone density. This strengthens the skeleton, prevents dowager’s hump and reduces fracture risk.
Growth hormone boosts heart muscle strength and size, while spurring vasculogenesis - new blood vessel formation. This enhances circulation and oxygen/nutrient delivery. HGH also lowers inflammatory factors like C-reactive protein that underlie heart disease. Together, these mechanisms reduce cardiac risk.
Fuel your HGH therapy with high protein intake spread through small frequent meals. Choose anti-inflammatory “good fats” like olive oil and nuts. Correct any Vitamin D, magnesium, zinc or other deficiencies. Consider collagen and antioxidants to amplify benefits.
Even light aerobic activity and resistance training boosts HGH release from muscles. As you regain strength via therapy, make gradual progressive increases in weight-bearing and muscle-building activities. This consolidates lean mass gains. Prioritize consistency, not intensity.
Chronic stress and poor sleep sabotage HGH therapy. Make stress management a priority via sufficient leisure time, light yoga, meditation or counseling if required. Follow sleep hygiene principles of limiting alcohol, late meals, electronics use and ensuring total darkness.
Happiness hormones like oxytocin enhance tissue repair. Nurture personal growth through creativity, social connections, laughter and intimacy. Seek out groups with shared passions from sports to arts to volunteering. A sense of meaning and purpose amplifies wellness.
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With an integrative plan tailored to your specific deficits and health goals, HGH therapy can help reclaim your energy, strength and youthfulness. Our expertise guides you in sustaining motivation and consistency with therapy while discovering greater meaning and purpose. Contact Renew Hormone Institute today to further discuss your signs, symptoms, risks and treatment options in a welcoming environment.
