| Also known as |
Human Growth Hormone, HGH |
| Blood pressure |
Can increase blood pressure in some individuals |
| Chemical name |
Somatropin |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 0.1-0.3 mg/kg/week, divided into daily injections |
| Dosage (sports) |
1-3 IU per day for performance enhancement |
| Effects |
Increased muscle mass and strength, enhanced tissue repair, improved metabolism |
| Formula |
C990H1529N263O299S7 |
| Half-life |
Approximately 3.8 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Low |
| Lab Test |
Measured via immunoassay for growth hormone levels |
| Main action |
Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans |
| Side effects |
Joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, swelling due to fluid in the body's tissues (edema), increased cholesterol levels, glucose intolerance, increased risk of diabetes and cancer |
| Storage conditions |
Store in a refrigerator at 2-8В°C, do not freeze, protect from light |
| Substance class |
Protein hormone, Peptide hormone |
| Trade name |
Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin, and others |
| Use in sports |
Primarily used for its anabolic properties to increase muscle mass and performance |
| Water Retention |
Yes, can cause significant water retention |
| 1 Vial, IU |
100 |
| Manufacturer |
Pharmaceutical |
