Melisa AtwoodBrittney Roettger

Intended useChildren with growth disordersAdults with hormone deficiency Short bowel syndrome

HGH (human growth hormone)

It’s a protein based poly-pepitideProduced by the pituitary gland in the

brain.Used to stimulate growth, and cell

reproduction and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Side effects Increased risk of diabetesHigh blood pressureArthritisJoint swellingJoint painCarpal tunnel syndromeHeadache Nausea, vomititing

How HGH methods work Injection: a synthetic substance injected into the body.

They tend to be very expensive a single injections costs as much as $29.

Oral Spray: not scientifically proven to have an effect. Some say they see results faster then the other methods.

Natural releasers: they increase the HGH levels in our bodies. They are like vitamins taken in a tablet form. Usually taken just before bed seeing how the pituitary gland is most active during sleep.

HGH prescriptionsIt is legal to take human growth hormones if

prescribed by a physician.

BUSTEDSerious sentencing if you get caught selling

human growth hormone pills.Fines could be up to ,250,00.

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