Growth Hormone

HGH/Somatropin. Used for recovery, body composition, and anti-aging.

Overview

GH

HGH/Somatropin. Used for recovery, body composition, and anti-aging.

Effects on Markers

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

GH raises fasting glucose 20-25% within weeks; the thresholds that should change what you do: How GH and MK-677 cause insulin resistance and what to do.

Usage History

Pairs With

How Growth Hormone behaves when it is run alongside other compounds.

Commonly stacked with

Used to offset

Stacks the risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Reference

Category

GH

Half-Life

3-4 hours

Detection Time

N/A

Usage Summary