SecretaGAIN by iForce Nutrition 90 Capsules
Growth Hormone, also known as somatotropin, is a protein hormone
sythesized and secreted by cells called somatrophs in the anterior pituitary
gland from about 190 amino acids. It is a major hormone responsible for
growth and metabolism.
The major role of growth hormone in stimulating body growth is to
stimulate the liver and other tissues to secrete IGF-1 (insulin-like growth
factor-1). IGF-1 stimulates both the differentiation and proliferation, or
development, of myoblasts (muscle fiber). It also stimulates amino acid
uptake and protein synthesis in muscle and other tissues. IGF-1 is one of
the most potent anabolic hormones in the body!
Growth hormone and IGF-1 have major roles in protein, fat and
carbohydrate metabolism. This is metabolically significant to the athlete in
that these hormones influence protein for growth, fatty acids and body fat
reduction, and carbohydrates for energy and recovery.
• Growth hormone stimulates the anabolic amino acid uptake, increased
protein synthesis and decreased oxidation of proteins. The more amino
acids utilized by the cell and the greater the protein synthesis, the greater
the muscle growth.
• Growth hormone enhances the utilization of fat by stimulating
triglyceride breakdown and oxidation in adipocytes (fat cells).
• And growth hormone helps to maintain blood glucose within normal
ranges. Growth hormone is said to have anti-insulin activity, because
it suppresses the abilities of insulin to stimulate uptake of glucose in
peripheral tissues and enhance glucose synthesis in the liver. Working
in conjunction with glucagon, growth hormone stimulates the release of
fatty acids from storage for conversion to glucose. This action helps keep
the body energized and the blood glucose stabilized during times when
blood sugar levels drop. This important metabolic function supports fat to
energy metabolism.
In humans the amount of growth hormone secreted at age 20 is about
500 micrograms, at age 40 200 micrograms, and at age 80 only 25
micrograms. The fall in IGF-1 is identical. GH and IGF-1 production can
be increased significantly by the stimulation of growth hormone-releasing
hormone (GH-RH) by the pituitary gland, and the suppression of
somatostatin a feedback hormone that acts to block the release of GH.
• The body releases the highest levels of growth hormone during sleep
and at times when blood glucose levels are low. Therefore secretagogue
formulas can be consumed before sleep on an empty stomach to help.
SecretaGAIN is a breakthrough innovation that utilizes the latest
research and discoveries in endogenous hormone support. Specialized
compounds researched for their specific meta-chemical properties are
delivered in calibrated dosages to help support the metabolic processes
that influence the release of secretagogue hormones.
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