Human growth hormone (HGH) is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. HGH is naturally produced by the pituitary gland, but synthetic versions are used as performance-enhancing drugs and supplementation.
There is some evidence that HGH aids in fat loss and weight control. The mechanisms by which HGH may promote fat breakdown include:
- Increasing lipolysis: HGH stimulates the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue leading to fat breakdown. This process is known as lipolysis.
- Enhancing fat oxidation: HGH increases the oxidation and utilization of fat for energy production. It does this by altering gene expression in a way that favors fat burning.
- Decreasing fat accumulation: HGH reduces the activity of enzymes responsible for fat storage like lipoprotein lipase. This makes it harder for the body to store and accumulate fat.
So in summary,
yes HGH directly and indirectly leads to fat breakdown in the body. However, there are some important caveats about using HGH specifically for fat or weight loss:
- The doses required are high and potentially dangerous just for fat loss or cosmetic purposes.
- Long-term safety data in healthy individuals using weight loss doses is lacking.
- It can lead to side effects like joint pain, edema, insulin resistance, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Vital Hormones Clinic is a leading medical
hormone therapy provider that helps patients achieve their health, wellness and aesthetic goals through safe, legal hormone optimization protocols supervised by licensed medical professionals.
Some of the fat loss and body contouring
programs offered include:
- HGH peptide therapy using moderate doses tailored specifically for fat burning, not extreme muscle growth
- Ipamorelin - targets fat cells without negatively impacting insulin or blood sugar
- Sermorelin - stimulates your own natural HGH for safer, long term results
Vital Hormones Clinic customizes integrated, multi-therapy programs based on your health profile, goals and safety - not a one-size fits all approach.
Contact us today for a free consultation to see if our medical hormone therapy programs are right for you.