Many middle aged men are pumping their system with the human growth hormone to keep 'ageing' at bay.
Government guidelines state it should only be prescribed to kids with growth disorders and adults with severe hormone deficiencies.
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Human growth hormone, otherwise known as somatotropin, stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and bone regeneration.
Human growth hormone, otherwise known as somatotropin, stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and bone regeneration.
Most are men who use human growth hormone (HGH) to improve fitness and energy levels, but leading specialists claim it can have serious side effects.
Black-market sales are also booming, with Australian Customs has reporting a four-fold increase in HGH seizures in the last year, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
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Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
Ken Ho, chairman of the department of endocrinology at St Vincent's Hospital, said misuse increases the risk of cancer and diabetes as well as enlargement of the heart and elongation of the jaw.
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