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Up
to this point, the only form of human growth hormone
supplementation that has been analyzed is the use of
injectable HGH. With its high cost, $10,000 to $15,00 per
year17, it is out of the price range for the vast
majority of people. Because of the cost, many people are
turning to other forms of growth hormone with hopes that
they will provide the same results that many claim to
experience from injectable HGH. For the most part, these
various forms do nothing for the patient, primarily because
they are not using true HGH. Human growth hormone is illegal
to import personally; a prescription from a doctor is the
only way to receive growth hormone legally in the United
States. It is also not possible for an oral tablet of growth
hormone to be of any benefit, because it is digested in the
stomach and rendered ineffective.10 These other
treatment options are not truly growth hormone, but in fact
try to stimulate the various glands to produce more growth
hormone. There has been very little qualified research done
on these
supplements, and their benefits have not been proven to live
up to some companys’ extravagant claims.
Human
growth hormone is an extremely complex substance and its
full effects are not yet completely understood. Some doctors
would like to see growth hormone eliminated completely, and
avoid further research. To avoid researching human growth
hormone further would be a tremendous mistake. The
possibilities of this hormone having an outstanding effect
on humans are far too great to abandon it. It remains to be
seen if an additional ingredient could boost its
effectiveness safely and effectively, if the delivery
methods could be improved, or if the proper dosage could be
discovered. All of these questions require serious research
in order to understand the full range of benefits and
effects that HGH has on a person. For now, and when the full
benefits and side effects are better documented, it is up to
each individual to decide whether human growth hormone
supplementation is something he or she is willing to take a
chance on. Each person must weigh the various issues
surrounding the growth hormone, and make an informed
decision for themselves. Regulation of the substance may be
necessary for sports competitions, but other people should
have the opportunity to make a decision on their own.
Take
a look at the Pros
and Cons of HGH and our HGH
Product Reviews
10.
Barrett, Stephen. Quackwatch.org.
3 December 2003
. http://www.quackwatch.org
<http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/hgh.html>
17.
Cooke, Jennifer. “Beware Growth
Hormone Net Scam.” Sydney Morning Herald 12
June 2003.
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