Growth hormone: properties and application features for amateurs. Growth hormone - what are the concerns? All the pros and cons of growth hormone results before and after

A growth hormone- a powerful anabolic, the action of which is aimed at activating the metabolic resources of the human body. Due to its presence in the body, it becomes possible to build muscle mass, burn subcutaneous fat. It activates the higher centers of regulation, which leads to an increase in libido.

Athletes who want to improve their athletic performance are interested in the question of how growth hormone allows this to be achieved, whether it is possible to increase its level in natural ways. A clear understanding of the mechanism of production and action of this powerful anabolic helps to learn all this.

Synthesized in the pituitary gland, this hormone fully justifies its name. It stimulates the growth and repair of cells, which allows you to build muscle and increase bone density. Growth hormone is responsible for maintaining the normal function of tissues in the body, including the central nervous system and internal organs.

It is active in the blood for only a few minutes, during which the liver converts it into growth factors. The most important is IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1). Growth hormone was first isolated in the fifties of the last century from cadaveric material. It has been synthesized in the laboratory since 1981. A little later, he began to be produced in dosage form. The drug quickly gained popularity.

How much growth hormone is produced in the human body?

For one milliliter of blood in men, there are up to 5, and in women, up to 10 nanograms of the hormone. The difference is due to a surge in concentration during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This powerful anabolic reaches its highest concentration in the blood of both sexes during puberty, and after 20 years it decreases.

How can you find out about the lack of a hormone?

According to the results of a blood test, which is no different from any standard conducted in the laboratory. It can be done in the direction that you should ask your doctor.

Is synthetic growth hormone dangerous?

There are many cases of exaggeration of the negative effects on the body of various artificially obtained substances. For a long time, even creatine, which is one of the safest and most effective dietary supplements, has been touted in the media as potentially harmful to humans.

A similar situation develops around growth hormone. According to experts, the risks of taking it are limited to an increase in blood sugar, the occurrence of swelling. An increase in the size of the liver or leg is a single known case, the cause of which was an excess of the dosage.

Why take growth hormone?

The age-related decrease in this hormone is a natural process, but it affects a person in a far from positive way. Its function is not limited to stimulating muscle growth. It slows down the degenerative pathologies that occur in the body of each person with age, is responsible for sexual desire, supports mental activity and overall well-being.

A drop in growth hormone causes the opposite result. A person's vitality decreases, sexual desire is dulled. The lost muscle mass, as a rule, begins to be replaced by fats deposited in the subcutaneous layer, that is, the silhouette begins to lose its attractiveness. To prevent this from happening, take its synthesized analogue of the growth factor.

Where can you buy the drug?

Insulin-like growth factor-1 is prescribed for people with low tissue sensitivity to the hormone. Such a prescription, as a rule, can be obtained in a specialized clinic. They sell the synthesized hormone even via the Internet.

The main thing is to make a purchase either through a pharmacy chain or in a store whose core business is sports nutrition and supplements. Otherwise, it will be quite difficult to check the quality of the substance.

Increasing growth hormone without taking synthetic analogues

Proper sleep, that is, sufficient time, as well as strength training, allows you to stimulate the natural production of the hormone. The more time devoted to physical activity, the more active synthesis occurs.

Recent studies have shown that in people who regularly exercise, circulation of IGF-1 and growth hormone in the blood increases after exercise, which was not found in untrained "subjects" who performed the same training.

The production of the hormone occurs throughout sleep, but the largest peak, according to studies, is observed precisely at the beginning of the deep phase. Therefore, how much a person sleeps is important. The recommended duration of sleep should be between seven and nine hours.

Equally important is proper nutrition. The diet must be balanced. Preference should be given to lean foods, as fatty foods lead to a decrease in growth hormone.

Useful supplements

The concentration of nutrients plays an important role in the synthesis of the hormone. A slight increase in its level allows you to get even the usual multivitamin intake. The combined use of glutamine with arginine gives a much greater effect.

As has been proven in the course of research, such a mixture must be prepared in the correct proportions. And to achieve really good results, it is better to purchase a supplement than to mix the components yourself.

Substances that increase hormone levels

Represented by seven main groups:

vitamins

These are not only vitamins A, B5, B12, but also folic acid, as well as inositol hexanicotinate.

Amino acids

Minerals

This group is represented by substances such as zinc, iodine, chromium and magnesium.

vital substances

Presented are colostrum and Alpha GPC (alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine), which is known to many under the name alpha GPC.

Hormones

The use of melatonin, DHEA, pregnelone also allows you to get rid of growth hormone deficiency.

Substances of plant origin

This group includes: silymarin, forskolin (coleonol), chrysin, griffonia and tribulus.

Natural adaptogens

These are plants that increase the body's resistance to negative effects of a different nature, while stimulating and tonic. The most famous adaptogens are ginseng with Chinese angelica. Growth hormone can be stimulated by the use of fruits of the jujube tree, berries of lemongrass and wolfberry, wild yam extract, extract of the root of the mountaineer multiflorous, as well as the roots of plants such as ashwagandha, astragalus and eleutherococcus.

The effectiveness of each of these substances has been proven in the course of many years of research. Minerals with vitamins are found in regular multivitamins, and amino acids are present in various sports nutrition. There are those substances, including ginseng, chrysin and others, which are not part of the usual products, but are purchased separately.

Today I will tell you with my knowledge about growth hormone (self-tropin) what it is, how it works, what properties it has, which one is better (price / quality, fakes and other issues), how to take it (how to use it) and, in short, a heap-heap questions that are somehow connected with the gormoshka ..

Growth hormone (samotropin) is a peptide hormone of the anterior pituitary gland, which is widely used not only in, but also among many other ordinary people whose goal is to look good.

It is applied:

with stunted growth (in order to grow in length)
to heal injuries
as a rejuvenation
it is injected by Hollywood actors in order to look as slim and beautiful as possible ...
in general, the list can go on and on, but now we are not talking about that.

The most important thing to remember: never buy such a drug as growth hormone from your hands!

Because it is 100% fake. Only in a pharmacy or trusted companies.

The main producer of GH is considered (well, at least at the moment) - China.

Preparations of Chinese origin are of average quality and low prices (which is a significant plus). Products are best viewed and purchased only on large or trusted sites, firms or in a pharmacy (which is best, but very expensive).

The following growth hormones are currently licensed (i.e. those that have received certificates):

Ansomon (China, Anhui Anke Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.)
Jintropin (China, Gensci Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Dinatrope is actively licensed (Iran, Dynamic Development)

These are the drugs that you should pay attention to in the first place.

Of course, if you do not want to buy a fake (but cheaper).

They are optimal in terms of price / quality ratio, and yes, they are similar in quality to European producers of GH, but at the same time they are 5 times cheaper.

In order for you to understand how much we are talking about, then in Europe growth hormone costs about 12-20 dollars per 1 unit, i.e. for one injection per day (if the dosage is 10 IU) there in Europe this business will cost 100-200 dollars.

And we have about 25-30 dollars. Can you imagine the difference?

In general, in China, as many as 4 companies produce Growth Hormone:

Jintropin (Gensci Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
Ansomone (Somaterem)(Anhui Anke Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.)
Hygetropin (Hygene Biopharm Co.,Ltd.)
Hypertropin (NeoGenica BioScience Ltd.)

The first two (Jintropin and Ansomon) licensed in our country are of good quality.

This can even be checked, for example, jintropin has a security sticker and a unique number (code) under it. Those. you can go to the official website of the GR manufacturer and enter the code and see if this package was produced by this company or if it is a fake. This is first.

Secondly, you can and should pay attention to other factors: (signs that this is a quality GR):

The packaging itself must be made of thick moisture-resistant cardboard
The bottle must come with the original solvent
The label must be glued and evenly (equally) on all bottles from the box
The lid should be aluminum and, most importantly, even (without any traces of manual packaging, so to speak).

The manufacturer must be indicated (namely, the manufacturer, not the seller's or drug's website, but the manufacturer's website).

If the site is not on the package or is, but you logged in and such a site does not exist, then this is a fake.
If the site exists, then look for the name of the companies there, their contact details, at which factories all this stuff is made, etc. = if all this is not there, then it is a fake.
If there is contact information, then check with them whether they currently produce the drug. If the answer is no, it's fake.

In general, these are the basic rules, signs, features of what you need to pay attention to (you need to know this), otherwise you will get a fake.

By the way, the main sign of a fake is the price.

For the price of natural GH is very expensive, if you are sold cheap GH, then this is a fake. Focus on the price in GR about 25 euros for 10 units. But there are much more expensive (read above, in Europe there is generally tin).

Pharmacological properties of growth hormone

Has anabolic effect - causes muscle growth
Has an anti-catabolic effect - inhibits the breakdown (destruction) of muscle tissue (muscles)
Burns fat
Increases bone growth (may increase height in young people until growth zones close, i.e. up to 26 years).
Strengthens bones
Accelerates wound healing
Improves energy use
Strengthens the immune system
Has a rejuvenating effect
Can stimulate the re-growth of human internal organs (which have atrophied with age)
Raises blood sugar levels

Please note that the drug itself causes some pharmacological effects.

However! There is a significant part of its effects (most of the effects of somatropin can be said) is realized due to the insulin-like growth factor IGF-1 (it was previously called self-tomedin C), it is produced under the action of self-tropin in the liver and actually stimulates the growth of internal organs.

Therefore, we can safely say that almost all the effects of taking growth hormone in sports are associated precisely with the action of the insulin-like growth factor IGF-1.

As we can see, the pharmacological properties that growth hormone has are very effective (the drug is really effective) that's why it is so expensive (this is a serious minus), however, I assure you, no other drug can do what the hormone does growth (samotropin) and this also explains why people spent and will spend on this drug.

How does growth hormone work?

Gaining muscle mass + burning fat.

Please note that these are two different processes.

Those who regularly read my issues understand what I'm talking about, mass gain = excess kcal (you need to eat a lot), and fat burning = kcal deficiency (you can’t eat a lot, on the contrary, you need to limit yourself). And when using the pot, what was previously impossible (what is impossible with natural training) becomes possible.

Increase in the number of muscle cells.

These are my friends, just a masterpiece effect. Because your achievements after the course of taking growth hormone are preserved (and in theory can even grow after the end of the course).

This is another fact that separates anabolic steroids from the GH cycle.

Those. unlike AS (steroids), which after the end of the course there is a rollback phenomenon, growth hormone does not have this rollback (and this is great). I will say more, after the end of the hormone, growth continues because there is an increase in the size of muscle cells in the body and they are transferred to new muscle cells.

Minimal side effects from taking growth hormone, unlike anabolic steroids, this is due to the fact that the hormone does not have the same mechanism of action as the AC, therefore, growth hormone does not affect the production of sex hormones, moreover, PCT (PCT) post cycle therapy is not required.

And what's more, growth hormone itself can heal your body from various damages.

And these are only three miraculous functions of this drug.

We will not describe all of them, i.e. we have a bodybuilding section, and this is more than enough. For those who are interested in almost all the properties, scroll up a little and read the pharmacological properties.

Side effects

Due to the fact that GH is produced naturally in the human body, side effects are rare.

And they arise only when GH is used in large dosages and for a very long time.

In practice, the following side effects occur:

Pain and numbness in the limbs
Fluid accumulation (well, not a side effect, but still)
Increase in blood pressure
Inhibition of thyroid function
Hyperglycemia (this is a high level of sugar in the blood, which can be eliminated with the help of insulin).
Acromegaly - does not occur with proper use, only in cases of abuse.
Hypertrophy of the heart and other organs (only in case of long-term use and high dosages).
An increase in the abdomen (yes it's true) no matter what anyone says. But, only those athletes (pros) who use megadoses of GH + insulin + steroids + wild plentiful food = big belly.

In general, there will rarely be side effects from GH.

If you do everything right (in moderate doses, do not exceed the duration of administration).

In addition, almost all side effects are reversible (if you do everything right).

If abused (you may develop type 1 diabetes and have to inject or have problems with the thyroid gland and have to swallow artificial hormones, again, for life).

Therefore, it is important to do everything right.

But at the same time, it has been proven that GR is capable of:

rejuvenate
improve skin properties
improve a person's physical fitness
reduce bad cholesterol levels
strengthen bones, ligaments
and many other positive effects.

Growth hormone: general information (important details)

Growth hormone (samotropin) became a banned drug in 1989. Olympic Committee (IOC), but its use by people has not decreased somewhat, but rather even increased throughout the world (both among ordinary people and athletes).

By the way, growth hormone got its name due to the fact that it caused a pronounced accelerated growth in length (mainly due to the growth of long tubular bones of the limbs).

The somatotropic hormone preparation itself is a somatotropin synthesized using recombinant technologies, which is identical to human growth hormone.

The basic concentration of growth hormone in human blood is 1-5 ng / ml, and during peaks it can increase to 10-20 and even 45 ng / ml (mainly after training or at night during sleep).

Those. I want to say that the natural production of growth hormone has a very strong variation (everyone is different), it depends on genetics. To identify a person who is predisposed to high production of GH, just look at his hands and feet. One of them will be really massive, while the other will not.

What affects the natural secretion of growth hormone?

Affects mainly the hypothalamus.

It is he who monitors the amount of self-tropin and the need for its additional production for the various needs of our body.

For this, he has assistants (two peptide hormones) whose names are:

self-tropin (it suppresses GH production)
somatoliberin (on the contrary, it stimulates the production of GH)

Actually, it is these hormones that, only if necessary, enter the pituitary gland and force it to either increase or decrease the amount of growth hormone production by somatotropes.

Hence the question - is it possible to somehow influence this hypothalamus?

In order to force him to change the amount of production of natural growth hormone?

The answer is yes. It is possible, because there are many different pharmacological and physiological factors that affect its production. What are the factors? - you ask.

Factors that stimulate growth hormone

Somatoliberin (it is an antagonist of somatostatin, so the less it is, the more growth hormone will be produced)
Amount of protein (the more the better)
Hypoglycemia (low glucose levels in the human body)
Ghrelin (regulates the peak-fall balance of growth hormone, it is very important for the production of self-totropin because it disrupts the natural production of growth hormone: it raises concentration regardless of the level of its own somatostatin. Peptides based on it are: GHRP-6, GHRP-2, Hexarelin and Ipamorelin)
Large production of androgen secretion
Peptides (CJC-1295, GHRP-2, GHRP-6, GRF (1-29) and some others.

With the help of these factors, it is possible to increase the natural production of growth hormone by 3-5 times, and with the help of peptides, in general, by 10-15 times.

Factors that suppress growth hormone

Somatostatin (i.e., on the contrary, the more it is, the less the growth hormone peak)
Hyperglycemia (also vice versa, this is when there is a lot of sugar in the blood - the less growth hormone, and the less sugar in the blood - the more it is)
Lots of fatty foods
The hormone cortisol and other catabolic hormones
Estrogens (which increase body fat levels and decrease body growth hormone levels).
Excess growth hormone or insulin-like growth factor IGF-1 in the body (i.e. the more it is in the body, the less the body produces natural GH).

Now let's talk about the factors that stimulate and inhibit growth hormone, namely:

Hypoglycemia (this is low blood sugar in a person)
Hyperglycemia (this is a lot of sugar in the blood)

The fact is that growth hormone causes an increase in the level of sugar in a person’s blood.

Therefore, growth hormone is an insulin antagonist.

That is why it has such a strong effect on the human pancreas, because growth hormone causes it to produce more insulin than nature intended.

And all because of the fact that growth hormone and insulin = antagonists.

This explains why the lower your blood sugar, the more growth hormone is produced, and vice versa, the higher your blood sugar, the more insulin is produced. See this connection?

When growth hormone raises your blood sugar, it causes your pancreas to produce more insulin. In order to have a balance, otherwise there will be a breakdown ...

Your pancreas can't keep up with producing that much insulin for that balance and will simply fail... that's what's called type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent).

I mean, when you have a natural production of growth hormone (that is, you do not inject additional GH to yourself), then everything is ok. It does not matter. But when you inject yourself with additional growth hormone (increase it dozens of times, that and for many more months) it requires a lot of insulin (your pancreas is not easy, it plows around the clock) and if this continues for too long, it will happen breaking.

The pancreas can not cope and voila, the development of diabetes is possible.

Therefore, you need to take additional insulin (with long and large doses of growth hormone) in order to help yourself, namely your pancreas (insulin from the outside).

For example, if you inject yourself with 4 units of GH for 2 weeks, then this is not critical.

But if you inject yourself with 10-20 units of growth hormone per day for 3 months = this is critical (you need to tease, make additional injections of insulin, usually 5 units of short insulin a couple of times a day before heavy meals will be enough).

Summary of the above

The above test explains why it is so important to use external insulin in the case of long-term and high doses of growth hormone (i.e. more than 10 IU + more than 3 months).

In general, insulin is a dangerous tool (not for beginners, obviously) because it can cause hypoglycemia, and if it is not stopped in time, hypoglycemic coma and death are possible. But now you understand (I hope you understand) that it was impossible to tell about the bunch of growth hormone + insulin = because your health depends on it.

Nevertheless, for most people (if they decide) to use growth hormone, then a dosage of up to 10 units per day will be enough (in this case, insulin and other hormones will not be needed, which will not be discussed today, because these are bundles for pro athletes, but for amateurs and ordinary inhabitants of our island will not need this).

Growth Hormone Use (important details)

Growth hormone has a short lifespan (period of action).

This means that in order to maintain a high concentration of it, you will have to inject often.

You need to use (prick) growth hormone:

Fractional doses during the first half of the day (in the evening it is better not to do this, I will tell you why a little later)
Either in the middle of a workout or right after.

Those. the lower the blood sugar level, the better growth hormone will work.

Therefore, the best time to take growth hormone would be:

Breakfast (on an empty stomach) because you woke up (have not eaten for a long time, usually 8-10 hours), the blood sugar level is low (again, because you did not eat anything at night).
Post-workout (same thing, sugar is low because the carbs eaten before the workout were spent on the workout itself (they burned out) as energy while you were torturing the barbells and dumbbells).

Growth Hormone: COURSE

For example, your dosage is 10 units per day.

We do it like this:

1 injection: 5 units in the morning on an empty stomach, immediately after getting out of bed.
It's been a couple of hours
2 injections: 5 units during training

If you have training in the evening (let's say at 17 or 18.00), then we do this:

1 injection: 5 units in the morning on an empty stomach, immediately after waking up and getting out of bed.
2 injection: 5 meals at lunch (half an hour or 1 hour before meals).

This is the optimal scheme. Without the use of insulin and other hormones. This is the GR solo course.

If you use insulin along with growth hormone, then remember: inject GH and wait 15-30 minutes and only then inject insulin. The rule is simple (we do insulin a little later than growth hormone).

Most popular questions (details about the important)

#1. How long before meals should I inject growth hormone?

The question is important. If you are not yet able to answer, then you did not read well.

Food (meal) = increase in blood sugar, and high blood sugar reduces the effectiveness of growth hormone.

The answer is obvious: you need to inject when the blood sugar level is low (0.5 - 1 hour before meals and 2 hours after meals). Only in this case it will be most effective!!!

#2. Where to inject growth hormone (in what places)?

You can in the stomach, you can intramuscularly.

Someone colitis intramuscularly (I think this is more correct). this speeds up its action. In this case, injections can be placed in the triceps or deltas using an insulin syringe (do at an angle of 45-90 degrees).

#3. Can I inject growth hormone before bed?

It depends on what goals you are pursuing, it depends on whether you are drying or gaining muscle mass.

On mass = impossible, on drying = possible. Because at night, the maximum natural release of growth hormone occurs, and GH also works very well when blood sugar levels are low. And since you are not on the cutting edge (limit yourself in calories), then this should work well, which cannot be said about the mass (because you eat a lot), but depending on what, if you don’t get too drunk at night (as many do), then in theory everything should be ok. Here you need to look at the situation.

#4. Can you inject GH at night?

If you wake up at night and give yourself an injection of growth hormone, then this should work well (for low blood sugar), especially as we found out on drying, but the effect will be good on the mass.

#5. How do you know if growth hormone is working?

Visually look at yourself in the mirror.

Water retention should appear first.

If you use large doses, your face may swim.

But this is not up to 10 units per day, there will be water retention and that's it.

working weights will increase
joints, ligaments will stop hurting (injuries will pass)
fat will burn (you will become, well, kind of dry).

All these properties will tell you that your growth hormone is really working.

#6. How to give injections, where and how to store growth hormone?

You need to store it in the refrigerator.

You only need to dilute when you use it.

And for this, you will also need to buy water (special), which is sold in pharmacies for diluting powder solutions. Actually, then you draw water into the insulin syringe and release it into a vial with growth hormone powder. And then with light movements shake (dissolve) this powder in that water.

After that, you will need to take and draw the resulting solution into the same insulin syringe and inject yourself subcutaneously (in the stomach) or intramuscularly (deltas, triceps)). If you've only used a small portion of the solution and still have some left over, refrigerate the rest. That's all.

Combination of growth hormone + steroids

The main goal of combining drugs is to acquire relief and muscle mass at the same time.

As well as additional effects:

improve skin properties
increase muscle elasticity
rejuvenate
etc. (read the pharmacological properties of GR at the very top).

Combinations: either this or that

Growth hormone + Testosterone enanthate (at a dose of 250-500 mg per week)
Growth Hormone + Sustanon 250 (same dosages as enanthate)
Growth Hormone + Boldenone (dosage 400mg per week)

Such courses are incredibly powerful due to the synergistic effect, and moreover, the combination of anabolic steroids + growth hormone = is considered supposedly safe for human health, because the drugs have different mechanisms of action (which allows them to be used in moderate doses) without causing hormonal disorders.

After the end of taking anabolic steroids, PCT (PCT) post-cycle therapy is required.

Somehow like this. By the way, if your goal is muscle relief (initial goal, priority), then it is recommended to use such a bunch: either this or that

GH + Anavar (30-50 mg per day, daily)
GH + winstrol (30 mg per day, daily)

These drugs, unlike mass-gathering ones (testosterone enanthate, sustanon or boldenone), have less ability to stimulate muscle growth, but instead they are better suited for burning excess fat and acquiring relief and muscle density.

Also, do not forget about the basis of all the basics:

And vice versa (if your goal is drying, weight loss):

I've pretty much covered everything (I hope). I do not pretend to anything, the info is written for people for informational purposes only, I draw attention to this, the administration does not bear absolutely any responsibility for the use of any hormones, anabolic steroids, any illegal drugs, etc. and so on. we are just providing public information and nothing else.

Sincerely, administrator.

The maximum secretion of growth hormone is reached before the age of twenty years, then it decreases at an average rate of 15-17% at 10 years. Many 40-year-olds suffer from a lack of growth hormone - and without it it is difficult to talk about good muscle growth.

The action of growth hormone (somatropin):

1. Anabolic action (promotes the growth of muscle mass)
2. Anti-catabolic effect (helps reduce the destruction of muscle mass)
3. Reduces body fat
4. Improves energy use
5. Accelerates wound healing
6. Has a rejuvenating effect
7. Stimulates the re-growth of internal organs that have atrophied with age
8. Strengthens bones, causes bone growth in people up to 26 years old (before the growth zones are closed)
9. Raises Blood Glucose Levels
10. Strengthens human immunity

Below is a list of rules that will allow you to increase the level of growth hormone (somatropin) in a natural way:

1. Eat complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index before training. An example of such complex carbohydrates: Oats, pasta, wholemeal bran bread, brown rice, peas, colored beans, fresh fruit juice without sugar, dairy products.

2. Good deep sleep. Sleep for at least 7-8 hours. Try to sleep well for 7-8 hours. Go to bed no later than 11.

3. Go to bed with an empty stomach. The main amount of somatropin is released within 1 hour after falling asleep. And the level of sugar in the blood produces a release of insulin, which just lowers the level of the hormone (it is its antagonist).

4. In addition, take the amino acids Arginine and Ornithine. You can find them at any sports nutrition store. The highest content of arginine can be found in pumpkin seeds, meat and milk.

5. Eat 6-7 meals a day, portions should be small (every two to three hours). This technique also helps to lose weight, BUT do not overeat!

6. Follow a balanced diet containing fats, proteins and carbohydrates in the right proportions.

45-65% of calories should come from carbohydrates (preferably complex).

20-35% from fat.

10-35% from proteins.

The ideal option is 30% proteins, 20% fats, 50% carbohydrates.

7. Go to the bathhouse at least once a week.

8. During training, perform basic exercises that require significant energy costs. These exercises include: barbell squats, deadlifts, barbell or dumbbell bench presses, pull-ups, parallel bars. It will also help men raise their most important hormone - testosterone, gain strength and a good body!

9. If possible, allow yourself to take a nap during the day, But no more than two hours! The best option is 1 hour of good sleep.

10. Try not to do the same exercises during training, diversify your workouts.

The discovery of a method for obtaining muscle growth hormone took place in the 70s of the 20th century. It was isolated from the brains of corpses. Somatotropin was a very expensive drug. After 10 years, scientists learned how to obtain an artificial hormone by chemical means. The use of growth hormone in bodybuilding is now known. What is this hormone, when is it used, how to take it, we will consider in this article.

Working out and functions

It is a protein substance produced by the pituitary gland - an endocrine gland located near the brain. It belongs to anabolic steroids. It is called growth hormone because in adolescents it causes the growth of tubular bones. Thanks to him, a person becomes taller. But this is not the only consequence of the functioning of matter. The hormone helps build muscle and burn excess fat.

Growth growth hormone is a peptide and contains just under 200 amino acids. Growth hormone in sports is prohibited for use as doping. But, due to its properties, somatropin has found application in bodybuilding. Biceps and triceps lovers can buy it in online stores. In addition, Somatropin is used to treat dwarfism in children.

Who can drink the hormone without complications

Growth hormone in bodybuilding can be used for muscle building by adult boys and girls after 20 years. If you try to take a course of the hormone earlier, disproportionate bone growth is possible.

If a diabetic patient decides to improve his figure, it is necessary to do this under the supervision of an endocrinologist, since growth hormone and antagonists. Somatropin suppresses insulin production. The doctor will advise you to increase the dose of insulin by 1 - 3 units for the duration of the somatotropin intake with each injection. You cannot increase the dose on your own.

Previously, it was believed that growth hormone is generally contraindicated in patients with diabetes. But this is an incorrect statement. Due to the action of somatropin, associated with the rejuvenation of the body and cell regeneration, the substance brings tangible benefits to the patient. It is only necessary with the help of a glucometer to control blood sugar and increase the dosage of insulin on the recommendation of a doctor.

The effect of the hormone on the body

The hormone has the following effect during the courses of admission:

Somatropin builds up the muscles of the body;
Excess fat is burned;
The body is rejuvenated due to the regeneration of skin cells and internal organs;
In young people under 20 years old, the substance promotes bone growth;
The substance strengthens bones, ligaments and cartilage;
The breakdown of muscle tissue slows down;
Immunity increases;
The hormone has a positive effect on metabolism;
Accelerates the healing of wounds after injuries;
Increases the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

For muscle growth, bodybuilders should take the drug in combination with other steroid drugs. They improve the figure, contributing to the dryness of the body, increasing venousness, creating a clearly defined muscle contour.

Dosage of the drug

Growth hormone injections are given at a dose of no more than 30 IU. The specific dosage depends on the purpose of the course. When it comes to recovery from an injury, the doctor will recommend administering 2 to 4 IU every 2 days. To burn excess fat, the endocrinologist prescribes from 4 to 10 IU, depending on the patient's complexion and concomitant diagnosis. To build muscle, bodybuilders are injected with 10 to 30 IU.

Injections of the drug (PM) are done 1 time in the 2nd day. Otherwise, the medicine will affect the generation of the hormone by the body. To achieve the result, it is better to divide the amount of growth hormone needed into several portions, equal in volume, and inject them every 4 hours during the day. Then the drug will mimic the production of the hormone by the pituitary gland.

Contraindications and side effects

The most common side effect of using growth hormone to gain weight from muscle is bloating, stomach pain, and joint pain. If you take drugs correctly, you can avoid these complications. It is necessary not to immediately take the maximum dose, but to start with half the dosage, increasing it slightly every 2 days until the volume of the drug reaches the prescribed amount.

For boys and girls under 20 years of age, the drug is recommended only under the constant supervision of a specialist. Although abnormal bone growth is unlikely, some disproportion in the body may still occur.

Before you start taking steroids to gain muscle mass, you must be tested for tumor markers indicated by your doctor. People with cancer should not use anabolic steroids because they can cause tumor growth.

How to take the hormone

The method of using the hormone depends on the purpose of the course. If somatropin is used in bodybuilding, when the muscles of the bodybuilder are already sufficiently “pumped up”, and he wants to give them a clear contour, as well as in order to rejuvenate and improve the skin, hair, nails, you should use the following technique:

It is necessary to inject growth hormone at 5 IU of the drug every day in the morning on an empty stomach half an hour before breakfast.
After 1 or 2 weeks, the dose is doubled. Inject 10 IU daily, dividing the amount by 2 injections. One injection is given in the morning half an hour - an hour before meals. The second injection is done before dinner. Well, if after breakfast, after an hour or 2, there will be a workout that requires tangible physical activity.
The duration of the course is from 3 months to six months. Less short courses do not give a visible result. Longer ones are contraindicated due to the body generating antibodies to the hormone and loss of sensitivity to it. In addition, acromegaly and other complications are possible.
Since somatropin interferes with the performance of its functions by the thyroid gland, it is necessary to include in the course of treatment the intake of thyroxine at a dose of 25 mcg daily from the very beginning of taking the steroid. Such a measure will increase the safety of the drug and its effectiveness, since thyroxin enhances the process of burning extra fat pounds.
Since drugs increase blood sugar levels, it is necessary to constantly monitor it. With an increase in glucose levels, patients with diabetes should add 1-2 units of insulin to the daily dose of insulin at each injection. This is done under the supervision of an endocrinologist, since an excessive increase in insulin dosage leads to hypoglycemic coma.
Taking the drug according to the described method, you need to go to training or do fitness 2-3 times in 7 days.

Check your health before going to the fitness center. For people with heart disease or a tendency to hypertension, heavy exercise is contraindicated.

If growth hormone is used in powerlifting to increase body weight through muscle building, rejuvenation and skin improvement, other hormones of the anabolic steroid class are added to this course of Somatotropin. Most often, it is recommended to add Testosterone enanthate up to 500 mg in 7 days. It is also good to take along with Somatropin Boldenone 400 mg per week or Sustanon 250 mg. Since the mechanism of action of these steroids differs from the functioning of growth hormone, they do not significantly change the hormonal background of the body in combination.

For better fat burning, instead of the above hormonal drugs, you can use, supplementing growth hormone for athletes, Anavar up to 30 mg per day or Winstrol at the same dose. It must be remembered that taking anabolic steroids does not eliminate the need to follow a diet to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass. Also, during the period of taking anabolics, it is necessary to go to training sessions that take into account their consumption.

For fat burning, you can also put Thyroxin injections at a dose of up to 100 - 200 mcg per day, dividing the amount of the drug into 3 injections. The last dose of drugs should be done before 6 pm. You can start taking Thyroxine with a dose of no more than 50 mcg, increasing the daily dose by 25 mcg every 2 days. More than 200 micrograms per day should not be taken, as side effects may occur.

Training features

Features of training when you inject yourself with steroids suggest:

Giving rest to your muscles. You can not load every muscle every day. It makes sense to train every other day. Muscles should be divided into 3 groups, and in each workout, do the load on 1 group, in turn.
The duration of the workout is from an hour to 2. Each exercise is repeated 8 times. The set of exercises is repeated 3-4 times.
When taking steroids, the risk of injury increases. The fact is that muscle mass grows faster than joints and tendons are strengthened. Therefore, before performing strength exercises, a warm-up is required - the muscles must be “warmed up”.
Training involves a progressive increase in load. They start with the average weight that you are used to taking. Then each workout, the weight is slightly increased. Then the growing muscle mass will be included in the load.
As soon as the bodybuilder stops taking steroids, it is necessary to reduce the load. This should be expressed in a reduction in training time, a decrease in the number of repetitions of exercises, a decrease in the weight lifted. After half a month, the load should decrease to such an extent that the bodybuilder leaves the workout without fatigue. That is, if you started classes with a load of 100%, while taking an anabolic you reached a load of 130%, then after completing the course, the load should drop to 70%.

If you do not reduce the load after the end of the course of steroids, the built-up muscles will begin to break down. You can reduce the load by reducing the number of repetitions of exercises, but not reducing the weight, so as not to worsen the results achieved. The load is increased, a month after the end of the course, up to 80%, gradually increasing it to 100%.

The method of diluting the hormone in powder and the method of administration

Buy Somatropin in a pharmacy. How to breed growth hormone is not difficult to understand. It is necessary to wipe the tip of the ampoule and the cap of the vial with powder with alcohol. Then it is necessary to draw liquid from the ampoule with a syringe and, having pierced the lid of the drug vial with a syringe needle, inject a solvent along the wall, then dilute the somatropin by shaking the vial. It is better to put growth hormone in your stomach in the area of 2 cm from the navel. How to inject, athletes usually know.

Where to prick, except for the stomach? You can make an injection in the leg or arm, in the upper outer part. The skin is wiped with alcohol, a fold is made from it and pricked into the fold, introducing a syringe shallowly.

Around the end of the 80s, into the world of professional iron sports, i.e. beloved bodybuilding, a new drug has arrived - growth hormone. Since then, there have been significant changes in the dimensions of the performing athletes. It's no secret that modern high-level competitive bodybuilding cannot do without drugs of steroid origin. But a slightly different story with growth hormone. Not everyone can afford it, because. he is quite expensive. If there were enough funds, or if it cost a little less, then I think the majority would prefer only GR, given the fact that it is legal.
Although the International Olympic Committee banned the use of this drug by athletes, its demand has not decreased in any way. Initially, like most drugs, somatotropin was used exclusively for medical purposes, but rather quickly growth hormone began to be used in sports, and not only in bodybuilding.
So, what is this growth hormone? This is a peptide hormone of the anterior pituitary gland, which is used by athletes to increase muscle mass, give the body relief.

Despite the fact that back in 1989 growth hormone was banned by the Olympic Committee, today it is used very often. Growth hormone is mainly used in bodybuilding along with other anabolic drugs to build muscle and reduce the percentage of subcutaneous fat. Growth hormone is also used to reduce the frequency of injury, as it has the ability to strengthen bone and connective tissue. In other sports, growth hormone is almost never used, since its intake is not advisable. Despite the fact that growth hormone increases muscle volume, this is not reflected in strength indicators, that is, they do not increase, which means that growth hormone is useless in strength sports. Studies have also found that taking growth hormone does not lead to an increase in other sports indicators - endurance or performance, so it makes sense to take growth hormone only in bodybuilding.
Growth hormone is taken in bodybuilding in order to increase relief. Somatotropin has obvious advantages - high efficiency, low chance of side effects, no effect on sexual function, does not require post-cycle therapy. After four weeks of taking growth hormone, the total weight of the athlete increases slightly (2-4 kg), and in some cases may even decrease due to large losses of fat mass.
The main disadvantage of somatotropin is the very high cost of the drug and the high risk of buying a fake.
Why is growth hormone so expensive?
Everything is very simple. High demand for this drug. It is used almost everywhere. They are injected to show business stars to make them look younger and more beautiful, they are injected to old people for rejuvenation, because with age, the secretion of this hormone decreases, it is used by athletes, especially often in bodybuilding. In general, the product is in great demand. But there is another reason - the process of its production is very complicated.
“If growth hormone is so expensive, then why don’t I buy a regular course of steroids?” - you ask. And I will answer you. If GR did not do its “work” in the way it can, namely fantastically, then it would not be bought and used in such a large amount.
GH increases the number of muscle cells. Due to this, the effect of the GH course does not “leave” after its completion, unlike the course of steroids.

What is almost impossible with natural training is possible with growth hormone, namely a decrease in the percentage of subcutaneous fat and an increase in muscle mass. It should be noted that somatotropin is not recommended for athletes who need the following qualities to be maximally developed: endurance and performance, because. studies have shown that it lowers the fatigue threshold.

Growth hormone in bodybuilding does not cause such side effects as from a course of steroids. Also, the course of GH does not require PCT (post cycle therapy). Moreover, GH can help you get rid of the "sores" caused by some injuries, because. it is able to restore bone and connective tissue.

As we have already said, the secretion of growth hormone in the human body decreases with age. The minimum production of GH in the elderly, the maximum standard level - in childhood. During the day, the release of growth hormone occurs periodically, there are several peaks in the level of GH every 3-5 hours. Usually, the greatest secretion of somatotropin occurs at night when we sleep, about an hour after falling asleep.
Can growth hormone secretion be increased? Yes, you can. Here are a few ways, both pharmacological and natural.

Side effects
When taking growth hormone, side effects are quite rare, but if you exceed the recommended dosages and the duration of the course is too long, you may encounter the following problems: