Men Over 35: Understanding Growth Hormone and Aging
Energy, recovery, sleep and body composition can change as we get older. Hormones can be one part of that picture — but symptoms alone don't tell you what's happening.
Human growth hormone (HGH) is naturally produced by the pituitary gland and plays several important roles throughout life.
Growth hormone production and secretion patterns can change with age, but fatigue, reduced performance, changes in body composition and other nonspecific symptoms can have many different causes.
That is why proper medical evaluation matters more than trying to diagnose a hormone deficiency based on symptoms alone.
What Is Growth Hormone?
Human growth hormone is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pituitary gland.
Somatropin is a laboratory-produced form of human growth hormone used in prescription medications for specific medical indications.
It is not an over-the-counter anti-aging supplement and prescription growth hormone treatment is not appropriate for everyone.