By Ben Pate

It's a medical fact that as people reach the age of 35 and older hormone levels that once operated at a peak, no longer do so. There is a gradual decline in certain hormones and this has been linked to a lack of energy, slower recovery from illness, and a general lethargic feeling that is not resolved through additional sleep. There is growing research that hormone replacement therapy can reverse these and other signs of aging.

There is a condition known as Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) that is believed to be responsible for the symptoms of aging. A growing form of treatment for this is the use of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Physicians are learning of the benefits of HGH therapy and the application of this treatment is now in the arsenal of age fighting. People over the age of 35 who meet certain criteria are in the group that could benefit from this, although it is not the right course for everyone.

Ongoing studies on the effects of aging are producing new information all the time. A finding regarding hormones is that one of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland, Somatotropin, has a reversing effect on aging by stimulating cell production. This hormone by itself contains 191 amino acids.

As with quite a few medical treatments, hormone deficiency treatment is not to be undertaken lightly or without full medical expertise. It is not recommended that this treatment be considered for purely cosmetic reasons, as there can be considerable side effects. For those who are suffering due to a lack of hormones, with all the associated aging factors, treatment can be successful. Physicians used to be under the belief that hormone levels drop when a person gets older. Now many of them accept that we age because of the drop in hormone levels.

Physical problems such as putting on excess weight can be due to low levels of HGH. Psychological issues such as anxiety, problems with nerves, depression or feeling low can all be due to a drop in the level of HGH. Therefore, treatment with HGH might help to improve the symptoms. Memory loss and even Alzheimer's are potential beneficiaries of HGH therapy. Memory problems are associated with age, although this can occur in younger people. Memory problems can also be related to stress, tension, depression, other anxiety problems, illness, or accidents.

Helping the normal functions of the body work better is probably the key component of HGH therapy. A person may generally be "well" and yet there is something off. There is a distinct feeling that one is not as they were. Exercise is not as effective and therefore the incentive to participate in a healthy exercise program is not there. With the hormone functioning by sending directions to the endocrine glands, the body then gets "the message" as it was intended. Your doctor is going to be your first stop on the road to reclaiming yourself.

The medical name for low HGH in adults aged 35 or over is Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency. There is no one symptom that can be used to diagnose this condition, but many symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms include lack of sexual interest, increased weight, decreased energy and lethargy, decreased muscle strength, sleep difficulties, depression and feeling low, problems with nerves and anxiety, lack of interest in social activities and more. With treatment, improvements such as lean muscle mass, weight loss and other improvements might be noticed.

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