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Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Do some adults need human growth hormone?
What can human growth hormone do for healthy adults?
What are the risks of taking human growth hormone if you don't need it?
Does human growth hormone come in pill form?
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Do some adults need HGH treatment?
How does HGH treatment affect healthy older adults?
What are the risks of HGH treatment?
Does HGH come in pill form?
What's the bottom line?
Does HGH come in pill form?
HGH treatment is approved in the United States only for treatment of growth hormone deficiency — and related problems associated with HIV infection. HGH is only effective if administered as an injection.
There's no pill form of human growth hormone available. Some dietary supplements that claim to boost levels of HGH come in pill form, but research doesn't show a benefit.
HGH is considered a controlled substance by the Food and Drug Administration. Using HGH for a condition that isn't approved, such as building muscle or as an anti-aging treatment in older adults, is illegal.
