{"id":1677,"date":"2025-07-31T07:50:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/blog\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2026-10-07T00:24:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T00:24:47","slug":"what-are-hgh-injections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/blog\/what-are-hgh-injections\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Human Growth Hormone? HGH and Somatropin Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1677\" class=\"elementor elementor-1677\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-250dbecc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"250dbecc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24693ac7\" data-id=\"24693ac7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57eb8dfb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57eb8dfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Human growth hormone (HGH) is a peptide hormone made by the pituitary gland. It helps children grow, but its job doesn&#8217;t end when they reach adult height. Growth hormone continues to influence bone, muscle, fat metabolism, and other processes throughout adulthood.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin is the recombinant form of human growth hormone used as a prescription medication. Modern somatropin matches the 191-amino-acid sequence of the main form of human growth hormone produced naturally by the body.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s what the hormone actually does, why those 191 amino acids matter, what can cause HGH levels to become too high or too low, and how prescription HGH fits into treatment.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>HGH, Somatropin, and 191aa at a Glance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin 191aa isn&#8217;t a separate type of hormone from somatropin. The \u201c191aa\u201d describes its amino-acid structure. See what each one means at a high level.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Term<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What It Means<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HGH \/ human growth hormone<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A peptide hormone naturally produced by the pituitary gland<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">GH \/ growth hormone<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shortened medical term for growth hormone<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recombinant human growth hormone used as medication<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recombinant HGH<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HGH manufactured using recombinant DNA technology<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin 191aa<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin with the same 191-amino-acid sequence found in native human GH<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Norditropin, Genotropin, Omnitrope, Humatrope<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Brand-name medications containing somatropin<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">IGF-1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A hormone stimulated by GH that carries out many of its growth-related effects<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Does Human Growth Hormone Actually Do?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The pituitary is a small gland at the base of the brain, but growth hormone released from it has effects throughout the body.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Natural GH secretion is pulsatile, meaning the pituitary releases it in bursts instead of maintaining one steady blood level. Its production is controlled by a feedback system involving growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), somatostatin, ghrelin, IGF-1, and other signals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once GH is released, it can act directly on tissues and also stimulate the liver and other tissues to produce insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The GH and IGF-1 system contributes to several processes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bone and cartilage:<\/strong> Supports linear growth during childhood and helps maintain bone tissue.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Muscle:<\/strong> Influences amino acid transport and protein metabolism.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fat tissue:<\/strong> Promotes lipolysis, the breakdown of stored fat.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Metabolism:<\/strong> Affects the way the body handles glucose and lipids.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tissue growth:<\/strong> GH and IGF-1 signal growth and development in multiple tissues.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Is Somatropin?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin is a synthetic human growth hormone produced using recombinant DNA technology. It is used as a prescription medication to replace or supplement growth hormone when treatment is medically appropriate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin can come in several delivery formats, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prefilled injection pens<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cartridges used with reusable pens<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Vials containing powder that must be mixed before injection<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Liquid formulations that are already prepared for injection<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The formulation depends on the manufacturer and product. This is also why \u201cHGH\u201d on a supplement bottle does not automatically mean somatropin. Pharmaceutical somatropin is an injectable biologic medication. Oral products marketed as \u201cHGH boosters\u201d or \u201cHGH support\u201d do not contain prescription recombinant human growth hormone.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why Does Somatropin Have 191 Amino Acids?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Human growth hormone is a protein made from 191 amino acids arranged in a specific sequence. Modern somatropin is designed to match that sequence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Early recombinant HGH contained 192 amino acids, adding methionine to the natural 191-amino-acid sequence because of the manufacturing process used at the time. This earlier form was associated with greater antibody formation, and advances in manufacturing made it possible to produce the 191-amino-acid form used today.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So, \u201csomatropin 191aa\u201d simply describes the hormone&#8217;s amino-acid sequence. It is not a dose, concentration, or number of international units.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Is HGH 191aa the Same as Somatropin?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the context of modern recombinant human growth hormone, somatropin is the 191-amino-acid recombinant form of HGH.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That doesn&#8217;t mean every product advertised online as \u201c191aa HGH\u201d should be assumed to be pharmaceutical somatropin. The label describes a molecular structure, not the manufacturing quality, sterility, regulatory status, or authenticity of a particular product.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Is Somatropin Used For?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin is primarily used to treat growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and certain conditions that affect growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Depending on the specific product, approved uses may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth hormone deficiency in children or adults<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Turner syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth failure in children born small for gestational age<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Idiopathic short stature<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HIV-associated wasting<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Short bowel syndrome<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adult GHD may develop after pituitary or hypothalamic disease, surgery, radiation, or trauma, or continue from a deficiency that began during childhood. Not every somatropin brand is approved for every condition, so treatment depends on the specific medication and diagnosis.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Are the Benefits of HGH Treatment?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The benefits of HGH treatment depend on the condition being treated. In children with growth hormone deficiency, treatment can support growth and development.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For adults with confirmed GHD, the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrine.org\/clinical-practice-guidelines\/adult-growth-hormone-deficiency\">Endocrine Society<\/a> reports potential improvements in:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Body composition<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Exercise capacity<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bone health<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Quality of life<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These benefits apply to medically indicated treatment for growth hormone deficiency and shouldn&#8217;t be assumed for healthy adults with normal HGH levels.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where Norditropin Fits In<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/norditropin\">Norditropin<\/a> is Novo Nordisk&#8217;s brand of somatropin, or recombinant human growth hormone. It comes in a FlexPro prefilled pen with premixed medication, eliminating the need to reconstitute HGH powder before injection.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other brands, including <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/genotropin\">Genotropin<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/omnitrope\">Omnitrope<\/a>, and <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/humatrope\">Humatrope<\/a>, also contain somatropin, although their delivery devices, storage requirements, and approved uses can differ.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why Can HGH Levels Change?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth hormone is not supposed to stay at one fixed level. Normal GH production varies with age and physiological conditions, and secretion occurs in pulses. That alone makes growth hormone different from a lab value that can always be interpreted from one random blood draw.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Persistently abnormal GH production, however, can result from disease or damage involving the pituitary and surrounding structures.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Can Cause Low Growth Hormone?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth hormone deficiency can begin in childhood or develop later.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Potential causes include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Genetic or congenital abnormalities affecting pituitary development or GH production<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pituitary or brain tumors<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Surgery involving the pituitary region<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Radiation to the brain or pituitary area<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Severe brain injury<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inflammation affecting the pituitary<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Can Cause Too Much HGH?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Persistent growth hormone excess is very different from the normal fluctuations that occur during the day.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In adults, prolonged excess GH causes acromegaly. More than <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/acromegaly\">9 out of 10 cases<\/a> of acromegaly are caused by a pituitary adenoma, usually a benign tumor that produces excess GH.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Much more rarely, tumors elsewhere in the body can produce GH or growth hormone-releasing hormone, which then stimulates excessive pituitary GH production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Low and High HGH Are Two Different Clinical Problems<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Looking at both sides of the GH spectrum makes its role easier to understand.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Growth Hormone Deficiency<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Growth Hormone Excess<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Body produces too little GH<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Body produces too much GH<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Can occur in children or adults<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Causes gigantism in children or acromegaly in adults<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">May follow pituitary disease, surgery, radiation, injury, or congenital conditions<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Usually caused by a GH-secreting pituitary tumor in adults<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adults may have increased body fat, reduced muscle mass, lower energy, and reduced bone mass<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">May cause enlarged hands\/feet, facial changes, sweating, headaches, joint problems, and metabolic complications<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin may be used when treatment is indicated<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Treatment aims to reduce GH\/IGF-1 and address the underlying cause<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>HGH Injections: What the Medication Actually Looks Like<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prescription somatropin is administered by injection. Many current products are given subcutaneously, meaning into the tissue beneath the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Depending on the brand, the medication may arrive as a ready-to-use solution or as a powder and diluent that need to be combined according to the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Patients should be taught how to prepare and administer their specific product because the devices are not interchangeable.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>HGH Treatment Has Some Risks, Too<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin is a prescription hormone, not a general wellness supplement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Potential side effects can include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Injection-site pain, redness, swelling, or itching<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Headache<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Muscle or joint pain<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Swelling from fluid retention<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Numbness or tingling<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Changes in blood glucose<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin can also require additional monitoring in people with certain medical conditions. Product labeling includes important precautions involving conditions such as active malignancy, acute critical illness, diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, intracranial hypertension, thyroid function, and adrenal function.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Is Human Growth Hormone Legal?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes. Human growth hormone is a legitimate prescription medication used to treat diagnosed medical conditions, but it should be obtained through an appropriately licensed medical provider.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HGH Meds is a licensed clinic in Mexico with licensed physicians and operates under Mexico&#8217;s healthcare regulatory framework, including COFEPRIS. We source pharmaceutical HGH through established manufacturer channels rather than selling research-grade products or supplements marketed as substitutes for prescription somatropin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Available manufacturers include <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/novo-nordisk\">Novo Nordisk<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/pfizer\">Pfizer<\/a>, and <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/sandoz\">Sandoz<\/a>. When evaluating a source for HGH, check the provider&#8217;s licensing, manufacturer, product labeling, medication format, and storage requirements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For more information, see our guides to <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/blog\/where-to-buy-hgh\/\">where to buy HGH<\/a> or learn exactly how to <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/blog\/hgh-injections-online\/\">buy HGH injections online<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Bigger Point: HGH Is a Hormone, Not a Shortcut<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Understanding what human growth hormone actually is changes the way you look at HGH therapy. GH sits inside a regulated endocrine system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The pituitary releases it in pulses; other hormones help control that release; GH stimulates IGF-1, and deficiency can cause clinically significant problems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin gives medicine a way to replace human growth hormone when there is a legitimate reason to do so. Modern recombinant somatropin reproduces the 191-amino-acid sequence of native human GH, but treatment still requires the right patient, dose, product, and monitoring.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re considering HGH treatment, <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hghmeds.com.mx\/index.php?main_page=contact_us\">contact HGH Meds<\/a> to learn about the pharmaceutical HGH brands currently available through our licensed clinic in Mexico.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Human Growth Hormone and Somatropin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Is somatropin the same as HGH?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin is a recombinant human growth hormone used as medication. Natural HGH is produced by the pituitary gland, while somatropin is manufactured to reproduce the 191-amino-acid sequence of human growth hormone.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. What does 191aa mean in somatropin?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201c191aa\u201d means 191 amino acids. Modern recombinant somatropin has the same 191-amino-acid sequence found in the predominant form of naturally occurring human growth hormone.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Is growth hormone a peptide or a steroid?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Human growth hormone is a peptide, or protein, hormone, not a steroid hormone. It is made from a chain of amino acids, while steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and have a different chemical structure.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. What is somatropin used for?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somatropin is used for diagnosed growth hormone deficiency and several other medical conditions. Approved uses vary by product, age group, and brand, so one somatropin medication should not automatically be assumed to have all the same indications as another.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5. What happens if your body produces too much HGH?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Persistent HGH excess can cause gigantism in children or acromegaly in adults. In adults, possible signs include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enlarged hands and feet<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Facial changes<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Increased sweating<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Joint pain<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Vision problems<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>6. What causes low human growth hormone?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth hormone deficiency can result from:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Congenital or genetic conditions<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pituitary or brain tumors<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Radiation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Severe brain injury<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other damage to the pituitary region<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In some patients, the cause is not identified.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7. Is human growth hormone legal?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prescription human growth hormone has legal medical uses, but the rules depend on the country and how it is prescribed, dispensed, and imported.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HGH Meds is a licensed clinic in Mexico, operating under Mexican regulatory requirements through COFEPRIS and SAT.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>8. Is Norditropin somatropin 191aa?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes. Norditropin contains somatropin, a recombinant form of human growth hormone with the same 191-amino-acid sequence as HGH naturally produced by the body. Norditropin is made by Novo Nordisk and comes in a prefilled FlexPro pen.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Human growth hormone (HGH) is a peptide hormone made by the pituitary gland. It helps children grow, but its job doesn&#8217;t end when they reach adult height. Growth hormone continues to influence bone, muscle, fat metabolism, and other processes throughout adulthood. Somatropin is the recombinant form of human growth hormone used as a prescription medication. 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