HGH Human Growth Hormone Rip-Offs and Scams

The Internet has many companies selling products as “Natural HGH,” “HGH releasers” and “HGH Stimulators.” There are many claims of success with these products including decreased body fat, increased muscle mass, increased energy, and an increased immune function, among many other claims.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a substance created by the pituitary gland in children and adolescent youth that stimulates the production of growth and cell reproduction. HGH also acts on the liver to stimulate the growth of Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-I). The levels of these cell generating compounds tend to decrease with age.

The New England Journal of Medicine first reported the potential of HGH being an anti-aging solution for adults in 1990. Many studies since have discounted the findings in this study. Regardless, it created a mass marketing effort to sell non-prescription supplements that have HGH like qualities.

It is important to understand that the test completed in 1990, and reported by the New England Journal of medicine, reported an 8.8% increase in lean body mass and a 14.4% decrease in body fat.

The study these numbers originate from was done with prescription strength HGH injections. Many companies cite these same successful numbers while peddling their HGH supplement products.

These products come in a variety of forms, including pills (taken orally), which reportedly do not work because your body will digest the solution. Sprays, juices, and powders are other forms these products are available in. The active ingredients in these products vary greatly, but usually contain some mixture of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

Consider that your body’s natural HGH contains 191 different amino acids. Research wisely, check the ingredients, and compare them to other similar products. When using the Internet to research HGH products, beware of web sites offering “reviews” of the products.

Use your common sense! Are they only reviewing one company’s products? Are they only reviewing a limited number of products? Are they associated with the manufacturer? There are legitimate web sites that compare these products, but there are also web sites that claim they are reviewing products, but are nothing more than slick advertising.

If you choose to use one of these natural HGH releaser products, be sure and follow the directions included with the package, and remember, despite what others may say, there is no miracle cure for aging or a fast way to increase HGH levels in your body. Seek a doctor’s advice before administering growth hormone or “HGH producing supplements” to ensure all of your options are considered.