Growth Hormone in Bodybuilding

The human hormone growth hormone produced naturally, also called growth hormone. It is a white powder, which must be diluted before use with a solution of Novocaine. The drug is quite expensive, therefore, not available to all. But if you spend money on it, and properly applied, the effect is not long to wait.

The human hormone growth hormone can be produced by artificial means, too, is a white powder. The drug is quite expensive. Requires the correct application, then he can recoup his money spent on tools.

The following growth hormone is a polypeptide which is produced by the anterior pituitary gland of men, consisting of 191 amino acid residue. Its impact is through stimulation of insulin-like growth factors.

In addition to the anabolic effect that is associated with increased rates of protein production, hyperplasia and hypertrophy of muscle cells, Growth hormone promotes the process of burning fat.

In combination with growth hormone should be used steroids, thyroid hormone, insulin, clenbuterol.

This drug is contraindicated in patients with growth hormone diabetes and thyroid disease. The solution of the drug is stored in the refrigerator for days.

For athletes, important and valuable effect is that growth hormone with obvious signs of anabolic actions, causes hyperplasia of the tissue cells and organs. It should be used for a long time and in large doses. Normal course duration should not exceed three months at a dosage of 12-16 IU per day, this dosage should be divided into three injections. For bodybuilders who have serious intentions, however 10 IU dosage per day is not suitable.

Side effects from the use of these hormones may be: nausea, headache, edema, changes in body fat, increased intra-cranial pressure. In case of overdose, which has long-term effect, there may be: the development of hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland malfunction, the risk of diabetes, uncontrolled growth of cartilage and bone tissues, including the increase in body length.

In using growth hormones, requires 8 meals, for which there must be sufficient protein, carbohydrates and fats for the growth of the body with muscle mass. Thus, food is a once in 1.5-2 hours.

Growth Hormone (HGH) in the Sports and Bodybuilding

Growth hormone (somatotropin, growth hormone, HGH, growth hormone, somatropin) - a peptide hormone of the anterior pituitary gland, which is used in the sport for the formation of muscle relief. Growth hormone or somatotropin gets its name from the fact that the young people it causes a pronounced acceleration of linear growth, mainly due to the growth of long bones of the limbs.

Effects

    Anabolic effect - causes muscle growth
    Anti-catabolic effect - inhibits muscle breakdown
    Burns fat
    Causes an increase in bone growth and increases in young people under 26 years (before the closure of growth zones), strengthens bones
    Increases blood glucose levels
    Strengthens the immune system
    Some effects of the drug is directly himself, but much of its effects are mediated by insulin-like growth factor IGF-1, which develops under the action of growth hormone in the liver and stimulates the growth of most internal organs. Almost all of the effects of growth hormone in sports associated with the action of IGF-1.

HGH in bodybuilding

 Originally, HGH products were used for medical purpose, but almost simultaneously, this hormone is widespread in the sport, because of its ability to increase muscle mass and reduce fat. The first growth hormone of pituitary extract were the dead bodies, and only in 1981 was made a recombinant growth hormone drug.

In 1989, HGH was banned by the Olympic Committee. Despite the fact that the use of growth hormone in the athletic purposes is prohibited, in the last decade, sales of the drug have increased several times. Mainly, growth hormone used in sports, especially in bodybuilding, where it combines with other anabolic agents.