Endocrinology-Diabetes Questions Hormone Replacement Therapy

What are the dangers of HGH?

I want to take HGH. Why are so many people against HGH? What are the dangers?

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Human growth hormone (hGH) is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It's important for growth, cell regeneration, and cell reproduction. HGH helps to maintain, build, and repair healthy tissue in the brain and other organs
It is contraindicated with patient who have history of brain cancer
There are many dangers from taking HGH when it is taken for reasons other than growth hormone deficiency. 1) It is illegal to take it for any reason other than deficiency and can only be given by prescription by a physician. If you take it otherwise, you & your supplier can go to jail. 2) HGH elevates blood sugar & may cause diabetes. 3) HGH has been known to cause Mad Cow Disease, though the newer synthetic forms should not do that. 4) When you take HGH and don't have a deficit, you get too much which can cause growth of organs other than bones & muscles. The heart can become enlarged, which will cause the valves to fail to close & may cause heart failure. 5) Too much HGH can cause high blood pressure and several other things, so it should not be taken just to increase height or increase muscle strength. Those who do that are trying to avoid heavy workouts to gain strength. 6) It can be tested for at events & if found, you will be disqualified & lose any winnings & may be barred for life from these activities. 7) HGH is very expensive. Good HGH costs several thousand $/yr. So, play on a level playing field. Do your work & compete fairly!!!
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