How To Increase Your Natural Growth Hormone Production

How To Increase Your Natural Growth Hormone Production

by Melanie Grimes
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(The Best Years in Life) Growth hormone (GH) is naturally produced in the pituitary gland but the production of this hormone decreases as we age, especially in men over the age of 40. This decrease leads to loss of both muscle mass, increased fat, and loss of energy and mental acuity. Research on synthetic growth hormone has been inconclusive, as side effects vary. Though many athletes still use synthetic growth hormones (as legal or illegal steroids), use in the general population is not advised. However, there are many nutrients that can stimulate your body’s production of GH and help maintain youthful levels of this important hormone.

The best ways to increase GH in the body are by lifestyle changes and by adding nutrients that support endogenous GH secretion. Numerous nutrients are needed to fuel the natural production of GH. Read More.