Hormone & Lifestyle Optimization Clinic
Growth Hormone Therapy
Growth Hormone Therapy
Growth Hormone ("GH") deficiency in adulthood leads to a decrease in lean body mass, bone mineral density, and quality of life; an increase in fat mass; and increased rate of fractures, cardiovascular disease, and mortality.
Benefits
Body Composition
Increased GH levels decrease subcutaneous fat mass by 13% and internal fat mass by 30%, and Increase Muscle Mass by 5% with 6 months of therapy.
Exercise Capacity and Strength
Increased GH levels improves maximal power and maximal oxygen uptake of muscles for longer/stronger workouts.
Heals Connective Tissue
Increased GH levels heals chronically inflamed joints reducing and in many cases eliminating chronic and activity limiting pain. It also Stabilizes injured joints by strengthening peripheral muscles to reduce wear and tear on injured joints.
Improved Quality of Life
Increased GH levels are associated with overall improved quality of life in 11 out of 16 meta studies.
Bone Density
Increased GH levels have been shown to increase bone mineral density in multiple studies.
