HGH Side Effects

Though most doping for muscle mass involves steroids, human growth hormone (also known as HGH) has been become highly publicized lately because of its recent abuse by professional athletes. HGH is not actually a steroid, but it is used by some athletes to increase muscle mass and enhance athletic performance.

Jared Rosenthal
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Though most doping for muscle mass involves steroids, human growth hormone (also known as HGH) has been become highly publicized lately because of its recent abuse by professional athletes. HGH is not actually a steroid, but it is used by some athletes to increase muscle mass and enhance athletic performance.

HGH is produced naturally by the body. These hormones determine how large cells grow as well as how quickly they divide. The levels of HGH the body produces relies on a few different factors, such as exercise levels and diet. As the body develops, HGH is produced more rapidly. Once an individual reaches adulthood, HGH is produced less frequently.

The most common way to take HGH is by self-injection with a needle.

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