The hGH Generation

Human growth hormone's use is increasing exponentially as the world enters an age where cosmetic surgery's the norm, and external youth is expected.

It's not surprising then, the use of Human growth hormone, which has exploded all over the USA and Europe, has been hailed as "Cosmetic Surgery in a bottle".

It's far reaching benefits range from muscle building to anti-aging. But many are sceptical of it's controversial use.

Human Growth hormone or hGH as it's popularly known is a naturally occurring hormone within the body. Post adolescence, it's levels decrease, and our body transitions from "growth" mode, into "maintenance" mode.

Is it worrying then that so many people are pumping their bodies full of human growth hormone, despite our lack of a need?

Yes. Human growth hormone is usually only administered to treat problems such as multiple sclerosis, and growth deficiencies in children. However many A listers and body builders alike are purchasing it either illegally, or having it prescribed under a convenient law that allows doctors to prescribe it if they deem there to be a deficiency.

Human growth hormone despite its benefits, causes a whole host of nasty side effects, that come up from putting our bodies back into a "growth" mode they're not expecting.

Many of the nasty side effects involve excess bone growth causing deformation, such as excessively enlarged hands and feet, as well as protrusion of the jaw and eye brow ridge, which can leave the face horribly disfigured.

Human growth hormone in its current form then, may not be the miracle cure we're after. However many cosmetic companies are pumping millions of dollars into researching it's uses fully, to see if there's a viable solution waiting in the wings.

But for now, it looks like a tamer, more healthy solution is probably the way to go; Testosterone