The age old theory of Anti aging
We all dream off finding the perfect anti aging miracle cure, devises and antidotes but which ones are real and which are just marketing hype? Realistically the inherent manner of self anti aging is the production of the body’s own human growth hormones (HGH) which control the restoration of the body’s cells. These hormones repair, renew and regenerate the bodies’ cellular tissues which are a way of replacing the old cells with the new. So if we can simulate the re-growth of cells then why can we not stay young forever? The body can reproduce just about any muscle cell and with the right kind of resistance training can condition these muscles to achieve maximal power, strength, size, endurance or speed. The heart too, can be manipulated to function more efficiently however it, the cardiac muscle, is the only muscle in the body that cannot repair itself. Therefore theoretically if we could replace our heart at the most opportune time we could induce the anti aging affects we seek. This theory however is inhibited by other physiological and non physiological factors which naturally age us. The fact that at a certain age our HGH production levels reach a minimum would mean we would from that point on have to supplement the HGH.
Typically HGH therapy gives the following anti aging effects. The stimulation of the body cells to increase in size and divide therefore creating muscle mass is increased. The HGH produced targets the long bones to stimulate growth. This benefit is important for the cure of dwarfism in children. The mobilization of fats for fuel helps decrease unwanted weight in users of the supplements. Liver tissue is repaired in the same manner as the skeletal muscle. Insulin like growth factors is regulated by the liver because of the secreted HGH. These hormones are naturally produced in the pituitary gland located at the anterior lobe of the brain. These benefits have been proven in certain medical experiments using the steroid supplements for their anabolic properties. Some HGH trials were not successful providing more negative outcomes than positive. Some participants in clinical trials suffered from side effects such as joint discomfort. Diabetes was also a side effect in some subjects due to the change of insulin production. The unusual outcome of duel personality disorder in a few case studies resulted in random acts of violence from otherwise passive people. This may be due to a change in testosterone levels, a chemical also needed for the growth of particular cells. These results are as close to any anti aging remedy that will provide a person with major physiological changes to our body. Perhaps more trials are required to conclusively prove that HGH supplementation is a true anti aging method.
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@ May 14, 2009