Legal uses of HGHHuman growth hormone (HGH) is a substance produced by the pituitary gland that aids in growth and development in children and adolescents. According to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, it can only be used for legal purposes under three conditions. First is in HGH deficient children with short stature. It is administered to help the body grow to its normal size possible. Second is for the treatment of pituitary tumors in adults. HGH is administered since the pituitary gland loses its ability to normally produce HGH. The third would be in the treatment of muscle wasting diseases associated with HIV / AIDS.

Although off – label use of certain drugs is a usual practice in the field of medicine, the use of HGH is still considered risky and may bring potential harm. Long term use of HGH could lead to cancer. So its use could be more associated with a shortened lifespan.

HGH is distributed in various forms, from pills to sprays to injectables. However, research shows that HGH has no effect in the anti-aging process because its molecule is too large to be absorbed via bloodstream. Pills are easily destroyed in the stomach. It also does not help if HGH is taken in the from of a nasal spray.

According to researchers, it would be useless to spend money on HGH if your main purpose is to reverse your aging process.

According to the Medical News:

According to Olshansky, “off-label use for many drugs is a normal and accepted practice in medicine, but that is not true for growth hormone. According to laws instituted by Congress more than 10 years ago, HGH can only be distributed for indications specifically authorized by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and aging and its related disorders are not among them. The use of HGH as an alleged anti-aging intervention is a major public health concern not just because it is illegal, but also because its provision for anti-aging is not supported by science and it is potentially harmful.”

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