human growth hormone
Somatotropin, essentially
Human growth hormone is a protein produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and cell reproduction.
It's essential for normal childhood development, and synthetic versions treat growth disorders in children and hormone deficiency in adults.
Athletes sometimes use it illicitly to build muscle and enhance performance.
Often abbreviated HGH.
- HGHPituitary growth peptide
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- pituitary glandBrain-base hormone producer
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
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- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, cortisol, progesterone
- Anti-DopingWADA, banned substances, drug testing, NADA, doping control
- Dopinganabolic steroids, EPO, testosterone, HGH, blood doping
- Lifestyle DrugsViagra, Cialis, Botox, Rogaine, Ozempic
human growth hormonecortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
glucocorticoids · cortisone · glucagon · prednisone · dexamethasone
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