Summary of Human Growth Hormone Effects on life

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Summary of Human Growth Hormone Effects on life

Growth hormone (GH) is a small protein that is made by the pituitary gland and secreted into the bloodstream. GH production is controlled by a complex set of hormones produced in the hypothalamus of the brain and in the intestinal tract and pancreas.
The pituitary puts out GH in bursts; levels rise following exercise, trauma, and sleep. Under normal conditions, more GH is produced at night than during the day. This physiology is complex, but at a minimum, it tells us that sporadic blood tests to measure GH levels are meaningless since high and low levels alternate throughout the day. But scientists who carefully measure overall GH production report that it rises during childhood, peaks during puberty, and declines from middle age onward.
GH acts on many tissues throughout the body. In children and adolescents, it stimulates the growth of bone and cartilage. In people of all ages, GH boosts protein production, promotes the utilization of fat, interferes with the action of insulin, and raises blood sugar levels. GH also raises levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1).
Adults may experience a combination of symptoms from human growth hormone deficiency, including;

Depression
Hair loss
Sexual dysfunction
Decreased muscle strength and mass
Memory loss
Lack of concentration
Dry skin
Increased triglycerides
Fatigue
Cardiovascular disease risk
Increase LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
Insulin resistance
Reduced bone density
Temperature sensitivities
Increased weight, especially around the waist

Best Ways to Increase Growth Hormone Naturally

1. Exercise

2. Laughter

3. Healthy Liver ( other words no alcohol)

4. Vitamin C

5. Vegetarian Diet with less protein (Animal proteins in excess divert the Liver Metabolism to alternative pathways and may even cause gout)

6. Less starch in the diet ( Insulin and HGH has antagonistic properties and the diurnal rhythm of growth hormone is disturbed)

7. Meditation does increase feel good hormones including HGH.
8. Chocolates have many feel good chemicals except growth hormone.
9. But best antidote is living with nature including gardening and walking your dog at leisure.

10. Good Sleep (Ideally in two breaks)
 In other words early to bed is the best answer.
It does not matter how long one sleeps, overdose of sleep won't kill you but prolongs life.
About the Sleep
The majority of the growth hormone pulsatile secretion happens just after the onset of sleep and continues to rise when the first hours of sleep are reached.
Individuals who are going through sleep deprivation, such as people who work the night shift or late studiers, can be affected negatively throughout the day.
Lack of sleep alters pituitary and hypothalamus function, further altering growth hormone release time.
When sleep was deprived for 24 to 36 hours in a study conducted by the University of Chicago’s Department of Medicine, human growth hormone release was drastically decreased and noticeably decreased in growth hormone peak values at night.
The 24-hour pulse rate of growth hormone became random and more frequent throughout these waking hours. This study suggests that sleep deprivation can reduce growth hormone release the morning after and can severely disturb and alter the sleep-wake cycle.

Beat the clock

"Every man desires to live long," wrote Jonathan Swift, "but no man would be old." He was right, but the fountain of youth has proved illusory. And while more study is needed, GH does not appear to be either safe or effective for young athletes or healthy older men.
But that doesn't mean you have to sit back and let Father Time peck away at you. Instead, use the time-tested combination of diet, exercise and good sleep.
Aim for a moderate protein intake of about 36 grams per pound of body weight; even big men don't need more than 65 grams (about 2 ounces) a day, though athletes and men recovering from illnesses or surgery might do well with about 20% more. Plan a balanced exercise regimen; aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking, a day, and be sure to add strength training two to three times a week to build muscle mass and strength.
You'll reduce your risk of many chronic illnesses, enhance your vigor and enjoyment of life, and — it's true — slow the tick of the clock.