The enigmatic role of growth hormone in age-related diseases, cognition, and longevity

Volume: 41, Issue: 6, Pages: 759 - 774
Published: Sep 4, 2019
Abstract
Growth hormone (GH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and regulates various metabolic processes throughout the body. GH and IGF-1 levels are markedly reduced in older humans, leading some to hypothesize GH supplementation could be a viable "anti-aging" therapy. However, there is still much debate over the benefits and risks of GH administration. While an early study of GH administration reported reduced adiposity and lipid levels and...
Paper Details
Title
The enigmatic role of growth hormone in age-related diseases, cognition, and longevity
Published Date
Sep 4, 2019
Volume
41
Issue
6
Pages
759 - 774
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