Human Growth Hormone, which is popularly known as HGH, can result in serious repercussions when abused as per recent study findings. It is important to note here that HGH was considered to be a safe product till now and still continues to be used in clinical treatment forms under qualified medical guidance as only an abuse can bring side effects.

Dr. Alan Rogol, who testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform Committee on behalf of The Endocrine Society, outlined the medical use (legitimate) of the growth hormone and its severe health risks when abused by sportsmen, individuals, and celebrities who try to find effective ways to keep aging away.

From News-Medical.Net:

“There are a number of safe and legitimate FDA-approved uses of growth hormone in adults and children,” said Dr. Rogol. “The off-label use of growth hormone, which primarily is in the anti-aging and body image or athletic market, comes with increased risks.”

One risk factor is that most off-label users are usually unaware of the correct doses. “One can assume that the dose administered would be much greater than that given for legitimate purposes,” said Dr. Rogol.

At higher HGH dosages, it is possible to achieve levels similar to those found in the endocrine disease acromegaly, which is caused by too much growth hormone in the body. This condition can lead to severe muscle weakness and even heart disease.

According to Dr. Rogol, perhaps the most insidious off-label use is by athletes and others who believe they are using actual growth hormone, when in fact they may be receiving an entirely different substance.

“Magazines and the internet are replete with advertisements for substances marketed as ‘growth hormone‘,” said Dr. Rogol. “Growth hormone, however, can only work if injected, and many of these preparations are taken orally, so they cannot possibly be HGH.”

It was remarked by Dr. Rogol that GH that is made from human tissue has now been almost removed from the drug market because of the rare yet fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

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