Produced by the pituitary gland, the human growth hormone (HGH) somatotropin—commonly referred to as just “HGH”—plays a crucial role in the body’s growth and development, responsible for everything from metabolism, energy, and immune system health to the growth, regeneration, repair, and reproduction of cells and tissue. However, after peaking just before puberty, production of HGH declines dramatically—much faster and sooner than testosterone—nearly coming to a halt around age 40. The result is a gradual reduction in strength, energy, and motivation, as well as an increase in weight gain, health risks, and the signs of aging.
There is a solution, however, with HGH therapy from The Hormone Zone. Backed by science for more than 30 years, HGH therapy supports the body’s natural production of HGH, either through replacement or natural stimulation, and offers a myriad of benefits beyond simply slowing aging. By protecting cells, boosting immunity, and accelerating metabolism, HGH therapy can help you look and feel better for longer with:
- Improved energy
- Improved sexual and physical performance and stamina
- Enhanced libido
- An increase in muscle mass and fat loss
- Accelerated wound and injury healing
- Improved bone density and cardiac function
- Better sleep
- Improvements in mental and cognitive health and function
When prescribed correctly by a medical doctor with experience and expertise, HGH therapy can have tremendous benefits for patients with minimal side effects. However, most doctors are either unaware of this type of therapy or have no idea how to prescribe, administer, and monitor it.
As leaders at the forefront of regenerative, longevity, and wellness medicine, the board-certified physicians at The Hormone Zone have been safely and effectively prescribing HGH replacement for years. While other competitors have been trying to catch up with the growing research on the benefits of HGH therapy, we’ve been perfecting our medical protocols and expanding our hormone replacement service offerings to provide you with the personalized, tailored, and synergistic treatment plans you deserve to live a life that is both healthy and exceptional.
At The Hormone Zone, you won’t be shuffled around or stuck with a generic checklist; you’ll work directly with one of our licensed providers one-on-one to receive the latest in leading-edge therapies, in-depth data testing and monitoring, and access to our complementing therapies designed to help you maximize results. Moreover, our comprehensive approach means we address all of your zones of hormone imbalance simultaneously, instead of focusing on only one or two, ensuring optimal function for your unique body. By combining your HGH replacement therapy with additional solutions from The Hormone Zone, such as testosterone replacement therapy or bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, under the care and guidance of your physician, you can maximize your results for total-body care that lasts.
HGH Therapy at The Hormone Zone
HGH therapy from The Hormone Zone is a safe, highly effective method of reversing the damage natural aging can exert on your body, so you’ll feel like you could run a mile at any age instead of feeling like you’re running out of time.
Several of our modalities include the use of somatropin. Somatropin, also referred to as recombinant human growth hormone, is a synthetic replacement for the natural human growth hormone somatotropin and is nearly identical to the form produced by the pituitary gland.
At The Hormone Zone, our comprehensive HGH therapy options include:
Omnitrope
Omnitrope (somatropin) is a bioidentical synthetic form of somatotropin that has been FDA-approved since 2006 for the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. Omnitrope is a daily injection that contains an amino acid sequence identical to the natural HGH produced by the pituitary gland. It travels through the bloodstream and, with the help of IGF, helps support growth and development by replacing or augmenting natural growth hormone levels.
The anabolic effects of Omnitrope can be maximized by combining it with testosterone replacement therapy, facilitating a synergistic growth transformation in muscle mass and strength.
Sermorelin
Sermorelin is a type of peptide therapy that replaces lost HGH through the use of a compound called sermorelin acetate. Instead of directly raising levels of HGH in the body, sermorelin—a growth hormone-releasing hormone analog bioidentical to the GHRH that encourages the production of HGH—works by stimulating the body’s own ability to naturally produce and release HGH on its own.
Sermoelin may be prescribed as sublingual medication or as subcutaneous injections, taken or injected nightly before bedtime.
Omnitrope and Sermorelin can be used together for better, more effective results.
The Hormone Zone also offers:
Norditropin (somatropin), the most prescribed growth hormone therapy on the market for over 25 years. Norditropin is available as a prefilled injection pen for easier self-administration.
Zomacton (somatropin (rDNA origin)), another common version of HGH, similar to Omnitrope.
Achieve Better Health with HGH Therapy from The Hormone Zone
At The Hormone Zone, we do more than treat your symptoms; we create bespoke treatment plans that work synergistically to improve every aspect of your health from the inside out, so your body works better at the cellular level. With advanced and proven modalities like HGH therapy, testosterone replacement, and thyroid support and optimization, we can realign your body with its natural function and help you rediscover the life you were meant to have at every age.
Schedule a no-obligation consultation today to find out more.
Human Growth Hormone Therapy FAQs
Low HGH is the most common pituitary hormone deficiency, caused in large part by the decline in production as we age, as well as a variety of secondary factors such as chronic stress, sleep apnea/sleep deprivation, lack of exercise, poor diet, insulin resistance, or a deficiency in other hormones such as testosterone or thyroid hormone. For thousands of people, persistently low HGH can lead to adult-onset growth hormone deficiency, or AGHD, a condition that has been associated with premature mortality.
Signs you may be experiencing low HGH or other hormonal imbalances include:
- Loss of libido
- Memory loss
- Depression
- Hair loss
- Irritable male syndrome
- Weight gain
- Muscle loss
- Fatigue
- Sleep apnea
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic anxiety
For maximum efficacy, HGH therapy requires an accurate diagnosis, comprehensive testing, and ongoing monitoring.
At The Hormone Zone, we conduct detailed, in-depth testing prior to recommending any HGH or other hormone replacement therapy. We go above and beyond the standard in testing protocols to gather as much information about your current health status as possible, and at a cellular level. Our state-of-the-art in-house testing includes:
- InBody, the most advanced scale available for measuring body composition
RMR, or Resting Metabolic Rate, analysis to determine thyroid health and weight loss goals - Thyroflex, a unique computer measurement of your metabolic rate and related thyroid function
- Zinc and nitric oxide salivary testing, to determine two of the most important nutrients for your hormones and sexual health
- Advanced Blood Analysis measuring dozens of health biomarkers and hormones.
For HGH therapy specifically, our testing focuses on IGF-1 levels instead of looking at HGH levels or age in isolation. An endocrine hormone produced by the liver that, along with HGH, promotes normal bone and tissue growth and development, IGF-1 mirrors the levels of HGH in the blood. However, while HGH is only produced at night and its levels can fluctuate throughout the day, IGF-1 levels are consistent throughout the day, making it a more accurate indication of HGH excesses and deficiencies.
Determining a “normal level” of HGH is complex, and the ideal range isn’t the same for everyone. At The Hormone Zone, we take more than just your age into account when assessing your HGH levels and pituitary function; we take every facet into consideration, including gender, diet, symptoms, and lifestyle, to create a tailored treatment plan that will get your HGH levels into the range that is optimal for YOU, so you can perform at your personal best regardless of your age.
Just like our approach to other hormone replacement therapy and other therapies, experienced and licensed providers at The Hormone Zone initiate HGH-increasing therapy very carefully at a dose unlikely to cause significant adverse effects and most likely to cause significant benefits. The initial dose must be customized for each patient, and its determination requires significant experience and expertise.
The appropriate dosage for your HGH therapy will depend on the current level of hormone in your body and is determined by our comprehensive testing. HGH therapy is highly individualized, and dosages are managed and monitored carefully and gradually. This is for several reasons.
- The cumulative effects of a dose may not be present in lab results for at least two months.
- It may take up to four months for patients to experience the full effect of a dose.
- HGH therapy improves the body’s ability to produce and metabolize other hormones, which means we will need to monitor and adjust doses of those other hormones simultaneously.
- HGH therapy also improves the body’s ability to produce and metabolize HGH, so less HGH may be required during long-term treatment plans.
- Maintaining ideal levels of HGH and IGF-1 is paramount to minimizing the potential for adverse effects and long-term risks, so constant monitoring and testing is required to ensure those levels stay within the appropriate ranges.
When prescribed and monitored properly by certified providers like those at The Hormone Zone, HGH therapy can deliver a wide array of benefits for both men and women. However, as with any medical treatment, there are those who should not receive HGH therapy, including anyone who has:
- An active cancer diagnosis or who has been in remission for less than five years
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Intracranial hypertension or proliferative retinopathy
- An acute illness or acute respiratory failure
- Just undergone major surgery
The Hormone Zone prescribes HGH therapy as part of a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, not for the sole purposes of bodybuilding or athletic performance enhancement.
