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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?
What are the risks of HGH treatment?
HGH treatment might cause a number of side effects for healthy adults, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Increased insulin resistance
- Type 2 diabetes
- Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
- Joint and muscle pain
- For men, enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
- Increased risk of certain cancers
Clinical studies of HGH treatment in healthy older adults have been relatively small and short in duration, so there's little to no information about the long-term effects of HGH treatment.
