Test findings on eight female osteoporosis patients have revealed that the human growth hormone (GH) increases both muscle strength and body mass, while reducing the gain of abdominal fat.

The GH treatment caused a rapid increase in the serum levels of IGF-I of the subjects aged 68 to 75 years within two weeks. IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) was sustained throughout the study.

Bone formation and assimilation both increased up to 24 weeks of GH treatment. Bone formation remained high during the treatment while bone assimilation tended to return to initial levels after 24 weeks of GH therapy.

An increase in hand grip and a decrease in waist/hip ratio was noted after 48 weeks of treatment. The bone mineral density (BMD) was continued to be monitored after the therapy was stopped for 48 weeks. Significant increases in mid-radius and lumbar spine BMD (8.1 and 3.8 per cent above pretreatment values respectively) were shown. Side effects include mild swelling and joint pain.

The Clinical Endocrinology, (1999, Vol 51, Iss 6, pp 715-724) explained that the secretion rates of both BMD and GH decline during normal human aging.

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Growth hormone reverses aging. It’s that simple. This study further confirms the benefit of growth hormone. In addition to growth hormone, prohormones such as glutamine should be supplemented. Exercise that focuses on strength training involving big muscle groups should be part of the overall anti-aging program as well. Growth hormone should not be taken on a continuous basis. A proper rest period is required. Consulting an anti-aging physician who specializes in hormonal replacement therapy is the best way to go.