Adult growth hormone deficiency is a medical condition that occurs when the body is not producing sufficient levels of growth hormone.
The anterior pituitary gland is responsible for the production of growth hormone, which in turn stimulates the liver to produce another hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). These two hormones combined have widespread metabolic effects throughout the body.
Our anti-aging doctors look for the main clinical symptoms of adults with GH deficiency. Some but not all of these may present on a patient. These symptoms relate to body composition, physical performance, and psychological well-being. When HGH levels are low, body composition can be significantly altered with an increase in fat, predominantly abdominal fat, and a decrease in muscle mass. This then translates to reduced muscle strength and exercise capacity. Patients can also have difficulty with weight control. The general well-being of GH deficient adults may be affected, consequently reducing vitality and energy.
HGH Deficiency
By the time we reach the age of 30, our HGH levels are only about 20 percent of their peak levels during childhood, and after the age of 30, they continue to decline at about 12 to 15 percent per decade, and often much more. So at the time when our bodies need HGH for repair, that is as we age, HGH is at its’ lowest levels.
- a higher level of body fat, especially around the waist;
- less muscle (lean body mass);
- anxiety and depression;
- less strength, stamina, and ability to exercise without taking a rest;
- decreased sexual function and interest;
- feelings of being isolated from other people;
- reduced bone density and a tendency to have more bone fractures as they get older;
- fatigue;
- greater sensitivity to heat and cold.
Our medical team is very skilled at evaluating our patients and determining whether or not they will benefit from improved growth hormone levels.
Improved levels of growth hormone (HGH) can improve your health.
Benefits of Higher Levels of Growth Hormone
Increased Growth Hormone levels can lead to the following:
- increased bone density – increases calcium retention;
- stimulates the growth of all internal organs to more a youthful state;
- increases protein synthesis – increases lean muscle through the development of new muscle cells;
- increasing energy from a fat breakdown;
- improved sleep quality;
- improved skin thickness and texture;
- improved body composition;
- decreases body fat and increases lipolysis (fat burning);
- improved libido and sexual performance.
What is Sermorelin?
Scientifically sermorelin is referred to as GRF 1-29 NH 2 which stands for growth hormone-releasing factor(GRF) with the numbers(1-29) indicating the amino acid chain that is responsible for the effect of the Sermorelin. Sermorelin is not HGH; Sermorelin is a bio-identical hormone that acts as a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) that has been genetically engineered to stimulate the secretion of growth hormone(HGH) from the pituitary gland.
As we get older, the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary are depleted. It has now been shown that GHRH can restore the GH producing cells to a youthful level causing elevation of levels of IGF-1.
Our hormone replacement physicians can help you determine the most effective way to improve your levels.
Sermorelin Blends
Sermorelin comes in several form factors and blends.
Sermorelin Acetate
This is typically available in both injectable and troche form.
Sermorelin and Ipamorelin (troches)
Ipamorelin is a growth hormone-releasing peptide that is perfectly designed with the intention of releasing human growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Ipamorelin is also a ghrelin agonist, it helps to promote the secretion of human growth hormone in a twofold process. For one, it acts to boost growth hormone through amplification of the transduction pathway. In addition, it suppresses the action of somatostatin (a hormone that limits the release of growth hormone).
These actions makeIpamorelin a perfect option to increase endogenous growth hormone levels. Sermorelin and Ipamorelin have a synergistic interaction for increasing HGH levels. Ipamorelin initiates the body to produce higher levels of HGH.
Get in touch with a team of our experts to learn more about Sermorelin therapy and how to start your cycle.