Here at RegiMEN, our philosophy centers on safe, natural, effective products and a holistic approach to anti-aging. One of the reasons we age is that our natural production of hGH, human growth hormone, decreases with age. Growth Hormone secretions peak during adolescence and by the age of 50 may have declined by as much as 75% of that of a 20 year old. Human growth hormone is produced in the anterior portion of the pituitary, a pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain. Ironically, later in life the body still produces the same amount of hGH as when we were younger, however, the aging pituitary gland simply does not release the hormone as effectively.
Declining hGH is directly associated with many of the signs of aging, such as: decreased energy, loss of muscle tone, increased body fat, wrinkles, gray hair, joint stiffness, cardiovascular disease, depression, and osteoporosis. There are numerous treatments and theories about hGH secretion and depending on your philosophies you may be addressing this issue through doctor prescribed injections, supplementation and / or exercise. At RegiMEN we believe that there are very effective strategies in terms of exercise, diet and supplementation to optimize the secretion of natural hGH without the risks of steroid and or hormone abuse.
hGH tends to be released in a pulsatile manner; often in concert with our circadian rhythms, yet secretions can be triggered by certain natural stimuli, most notably sleep and exercise:
Sleep:
There is no question a good night’s sleep is critical to our overall health. Repair and recovery occur during sleep and that is reason enough to strive for an average of eight hours rest. Add to that the fact that generally hGH release is at its highest during the first hour or two of deep sleep, which is why getting to bed at a decent hour is also important. And, lack of sleep itself (insomnia) can contribute to making us fat due to the release of cortisol.
Exercise induced hGH Release:
Exercise is possibly the single largest contributor to growth hormone release. And, different types of exercise impact hGH in different ways. A light aerobic activity may raise your heart rate, but most likely will not induce hGH release. Compare this to a higher intensity interval training which is shown to be far more effective. Resistance training is also an excellent method. To aid in release, resistance training must be sustained and strenuous enough to achieve muscle fatigue, but not so strenuous as to cause injury. A combination of interval and resistance training four to five times per week should be more than adequate to stimulate natural gGH release.
Supplementation:
Obviously we believe we have created an excellent GH Support product at RegiMEN and urge you to consider our Essential product package. Other supplements which are beneficial to hGH secretions include glutamine and amino acids post workout, and plenty of quality protein throughout the day.
Follow us as we continue to explore holistic new anti-aging strategies, always focused on safety, with natural and effective products and healthy lifestyle choices in your diet and conditioning.
Give us your feedback on the above. What treatments, or regimens, are you following to optimize natural hGH levels and how effective are they?