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The following are a few of the references to current research with growth hormone.:  Insulin resistance associated with aging results, at least in part, from inadequate concentrations of serum insulin-like growth factors (IGF) that are a consequence of the progressive decline in growth hormone (GH) secretion.  Thus, low dosage GH of GH releasing hormone (GRF) administration which stimulates IGF production will sometimes mprove insulin sensitivity declines associated with aging.

By virtue of its global effects on the body, GH replacement may also have positive effects on other biomarkers of aging including pulmonary function and attitudinal quality of life parameters.

If you have or suspect that you may have growth hormone deficiency, contact Dr. runels.

    The following lists links to medical research papers...

1.  Growth hormone release decreased in middle-aged adults who exercise compared with younger adults who exercise.

2.  Easy to read summary of risks and benefits of growth hormone.

3.  Why the current research on growth hormone should be done and evidence of benefit as well as potential risks (from the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism)

4.  Review of potential but not yet proven uses of growth hormone from the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism).  Includes nice summary of why it might be helpful in "well" adults and in diabetics.

5.  Summary of an article concerning "somatopause" ( the idea that like menopause for women with low estrogen levels, many adults have symptoms from low growth hormone levels).

6.  Why some doctors oppose treating aging.

I hope you find the information on each of these links insightful. More information can
also be found by checking out my Book Page. As always, I am eager to answer
any questions you may have.--Charles Runels, MD

email: charles@runels.com