Growth hormone plays an important role in muscle maintenance, fat metabolism, bone health, exercise capacity, and general well-being. For a fuller explanation of what growth hormone does in the adult body, see our companion article, Growth Hormone in Adults: What It Is and Why It Matters. When growth hormone activity is significantly lower than expected,…
When people hear the term growth hormone, they often think only about childhood growth and height. However, growth hormone continues to play an important role throughout adult life. In adults, it helps support muscle mass, body composition, metabolism, bone health, physical performance, and general well-being. What Is Growth Hormone? Growth hormone, or GH, is a…
Growth hormone (GH) is essential for growth, metabolism, and overall health. While measuring GH levels directly might seem like the best approach to assessing its function, the Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) blood test is often preferred. This article explains why IGF-1 testing is a better option and highlights the challenges associated with GH blood…
