Human Growth Hormone - HGH

How to Increase Your Natural Growth Hormone Production

(NaturalNews) 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. 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.



Lifestyle Recommendations to Boost Natural Growth Hormone Production



Both sleep and exercise have been shown to help increase GH production. GH is released at night, via messages from the hypothalmus. Vigorous exercise also helps induce GH release. A diet low in simple sugars is also advised, because GH release is inhibited by insulin.



Nutrition to Boost Natural Growth Hormone Production



Protein

Along with exercise and sleep, protein is needed to provide the essential amino acids necessary for GH synthesis. Protein is utilized by the growth hormones to build muscles.



Glutamine

The amino acid Glutamine is especially indicated in bolstering the immune system, aiding absorption in the intestines, and regulating the conversion of protein to muscle. L-Glutamine has been shown to stimulate growth hormone release.



Choline

The neurotransmitter choline (acetylcholine) is a nutrient used for memory and brain function and preventing Alzheimer's disease. It has been found to aid the manufacture of GH in the body.



Niacin

B vitamins help balancing hormone levels and niacin , B3, has been shown to release growth hormone's GH levels. In one study, 500 mg of niacin caused a significant rise in growth hormone. When fatty acids were injected along with the niacin, the effects slowed, as the growth hormone production is slowed by fatty acid. Niacin is best absorbed when taken during fasting, or on an empty stomach, as insulin and glucose are also known to inhibit growth hormone production.



Conclusion

Growth hormone production decreases as we age. With exercise and proper sleep, the endogenous GH levels can be maximized. With additional nutritional supplementation, natural growth hormone production can be increased and the mental and physical side effect of aging can be slowed, leading to a more productive lifestyle as we age.



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About the author



Melanie Grimes is a writer, screenwriter, journal editor, and adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University.She has written an eBook on natural treatments for the flu, available at her blog.

A trained homeopath, she also raises alpacas and is an avid spinner. She is the editor of the homeopathic journal, Simillimum, has been a medical editor for 15 years, won awards as a screenwriter, taught creative writing, founded the first Birkenstock store in the USA (www.mjfeet.com) and authored medical textbooks.

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How to Increase Your Natural Growth Hormone Production





***Personal note: PlzChuckle challenges readers to look up and post the foods that supply high levels of each of these HGH boosting nutrients that are listed for us in this article.