human growth hormone
noun
: the naturally occurring growth hormone of humans or a genetically engineered form that is used to treat children with growth hormone deficiencies and has been used especially by athletes to increase muscle mass
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Increases Growth Hormone Secretion Fasting increases levels of human growth hormone (HGH), a key protein that supports growth, weight management, metabolism, and muscle strength.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
This medicine increases the amount of human growth hormone in the body.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
However, research also suggests that at 18 hours other benefits occur (including positive effects on human growth hormone production, the immune system, and autophagy, which replaces older and less functional body cells).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
The 2011 contract prohibited officers from ingesting or possessing any anabolic steroid or other forms of human growth hormones without a medical prescription.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
This medicine increases the amount of human growth hormone in the body.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
However, research also suggests that at 18 hours other benefits occur (including positive effects on human growth hormone production, the immune system, and autophagy, which replaces older and less functional body cells).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
The 2011 contract prohibited officers from ingesting or possessing any anabolic steroid or other forms of human growth hormones without a medical prescription.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024
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“Human growth hormone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20growth%20hormone. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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