Does human growth hormone slow the aging process?
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I haven't heard much about human growth hormone lately. Is there any evidence to support its use in helping older men?Throughout your life, growth hormone continues to play a role in protein production and helps the body use fat for energy. Children deficient in growth hormone do not grow to their full potential height and have short stature. The FDA approved a synthetic human growth hormone (HGH) as a replacement in these children, which helps them grow taller.
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