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FDA and Human Growth Hormone

Human growth hormone, also known as hgh, has been the subject of a number of scientific studies. So far the conclusions of those studies has been very clear about its benefits. It has been shown to better the bodies fat composition as well as help its ability to grow new lean muscle mass. It has also been shown to have very positive effects on the skin and basically reduce the signs of aging.

The department of health and Human services has a division known to all as the Federal Food and Drug administration who’s purpose it is to over see the products that the population is exposed to. This include such things as foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.Before any product can be approved by them there are a variety of test to make sure they are safe for the public at large. Hgh falls under their jurisdiction.

Although hgh has been shown in studies to have many benefits they still only allow its use for certain situations. These would include:

• A deficiency in the amount of human growth hormone
• A chronic renal deficiency
• Prader-Willi Syndrome
• Turners Syndrome
• Cachexia

If used for purpose other than listed above the FDA can seek a remedy including a fine or imprisonment.

Why is FDA regulation of HGH important?

The long and short of the answer to that is its interest in public health. The Food and Drug Administration is merely following its mandate.The numerous studies that have been conducted are not in dispute, but the FDA requires a very large sampling for the study to meet their guidelines. As of yet, the studies so far have been too small to meet their criteria.

Furthermore, there are still concerns about the possible side effects of hgh. These would include an increased susceptibility to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer

The ban also keeps companies from selling the product as a cure-all fountain of youth.

FDA approved products: HGH Injections

Even when used for FDA approved uses, hgh still requires a prescription from a doctor to make sure the product is being used for what it has been approved for and as directed. Some of the product they have approve are:

• Omnithrope:-This is a bio-produced mostly used for children lacking hgh or in adults that are have problems with their bodies manging hgh
• Saizec hgh:- This is also prescribed for children when muscular injections are not an option, They are shots just under the skin given at bed time.
• Humatrope:- Unlike the others mentioned, this is a synthetic product. It is freeze dried and used to treat girls with Turner’s Syndrome till puberty.

FDA approval for Supplements, Pills and Sprays

Consumers need to be carefull, however.Many products might say approved but what does that mean? If they are marketed as merely a dietary supplement they do not undergo the same scrutiny that a drug will. In this case you will want to make sure the are produced in GMP labs. They maintain a tight quality control over what is produced there. It does not mean that it is FDA approved however the development and production was strictly monitored.

It should be remembered , however, any hgh injections be of an FDA product under the supervision of a physcian.

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