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What is Growth Hormone ?

Can some one tell me in short about Growth Hormone?
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 March 28, 2009 02:08 PM
Human Growth Hormone or HGH, is produced early in life by the pituitary gland and triggers complex growth patterns in the body. At about middle age the pituitary gland begins to slow its release of this hormone.

Most importantly HGH triggers the liver to secrete an important hormone called IGF-I which stimulates bone, muscle and other tissue growth.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/growth-hormone/HA00030

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March 28, 2009 02:58 PM - New Source
Just in case you are looking for something more detailed, this article may help.

Growth hormone in sport: beyond Beijing 2008.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19155963?ordinalpos=5&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

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March 28, 2009 12:02 PM
Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland — a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain — to fuel childhood growth and help maintain tissues and organs throughout life.
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