Growth Hormone
HGH/Somatropin. Used for recovery, body composition, and anti-aging.
Overview
HGH/Somatropin. Used for recovery, body composition, and anti-aging.
Can elevate fasting glucose and HbA1c (insulin resistance), may improve T4-to-T3 conversion, increases IGF-1, can cause water retention, may worsen triglycerides
Compound Guide
Mechanism: Recombinant human growth hormone (rHGH/somatropin). Stimulates IGF-1 production from the liver, promotes lipolysis, enhances protein synthesis, and supports recovery.
Dosage:
- Health / Anti-aging: 1-2 IU/day
- Body composition / Recovery: 2-4 IU/day
- Bodybuilding (aggressive): 4-8+ IU/day (insulin resistance risk escalates above 4 IU)
Administration:
- Subcutaneous (SubQ) injection: 29-31g insulin needle, abdomen (rotate sites)
- Inject AM fasted for maximum fat-burning benefit (GH + fasted state = peak lipolysis)
- Can split dose: AM + pre-bed for higher doses (>4 IU)
Key Notes:
- Results are slow and cumulative -- minimum 3-6 months of consistent use to see body composition changes
- Monitor IGF-1 levels 4-6 weeks after starting or changing dose (target upper-normal range: 25-35 nmol/L)
- Insulin resistance is the primary health concern: monitor fasting glucose and HbA1c every 3 months
- Berberine (500mg 2-3x/day) or Metformin can mitigate insulin resistance
- Water retention (hands, face, feet) is common initially and usually subsides after 2-4 weeks
- Can cause carpal tunnel syndrome at higher doses (numbness/tingling in hands)
- Triglycerides may worsen; monitor lipids
Usage History
Marker Interactions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Reference
Category
GH
Half-Life
3-4 hours
Detection Time
N/A