If you've spent time in the gym, you may have come across a hormone-related disorder that causes a bulge in the upper abdomen area. This condition, called "Palumboism", is known by many nicknames: "HGH gut," "roid gut," and "bubble gut." Medically, HGH gut is termed "stomach distention." HGH gut,...

Within the last twenty years, ecommerce sites such as Amazon, eBay, and lesser-known others have edged their way into the healthcare market. Vendors on these platforms sell supplements, bioactive additives, and alternative "homeopathic" healthcare remedies. In this article, we will focus on the various...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a human growth hormone deficiency, also known as GHD, you have several therapeutic options to correct your hormonal profile and restore a higher quality of life. However, not all human growth hormone (HGH) medications are created equal. One type of HGH...

Although the terms "growth hormone" and "steroids" might seem to be interchangeable terms to individuals not yet familiar with the differences, they are actually two completely unique hormones with vastly different activities in the body. A large part of the confusion may be due to the fact that athletes...

The digital revolution has afforded patients with testosterone deficiencies more options than ever to safely acquire the supplements that they need to safely restore their hormonal health. Testosterone deficiencies also referred to as hypogonadism in clinical settings occur when the testes fail to produce...

If you follow the world of health supplements -- specifically those purported to be beneficial for anti-aging and performance-enhancing purposes -- you may have come across an emerging new product called growth factor-9 (GF-9). Especially among bodybuilders looking to augment their muscle mass with...

For patients who require therapeutic intervention to correct a growth hormone deficiency (GHD) caused by an underperforming pituitary gland or other factors, the synthetic growth hormone (somatropin) commonly used in therapy represents the largest expense. Many patients understandably wonder how they...

Adult patients who have been diagnosed with a human growth hormone (HGH) deficiency may have heard of the drug somatropin as a potential treatment option. To help individuals with HGH deficiencies better understand how replacement therapy with somatropin could produce positive long-term hormonal changes,...

If you grew up in the US, you likely received incorrect information presented as "scientific fact" from your elementary school science teacher or football coach in the form of the pseudoscientific conventional wisdom that "breakfast is the most important meal." In fact, you've probably heard it several...

In an age of skyrocketing cancer rates, many hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patients understandably have concerns regarding the possible link between human growth hormone (HGH) and various cancers, including of the prostate. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer affecting American...