HGH therapy has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and the results are incredible. The news has excited the public, leading to publication in highly regarded journals like the New England Journal of Medicine.

An 8.8% increase in muscle mass, an average 4.4% loss of fat, and weight loss without dieting were some of the benefits reported in these studies. Also reported was a loss of cellulite, wrinkle reduction, younger looking skin, increased brain function, sharper vision, deeper sleep, lowered blood pressure, improved cholesterol profiles, better heart function and many other health benefits.
 
In the pursuit of drugs that provide even one of these benefits the pharmaceutical companies has spent vast amounts of money and utilized major human effort. Knowing that there is a product available that combines all of these great benefits into one amazing substance, one will want to find out what can go wrong.

When you take large amounts of any drug you can experience negative side effects. HGH taken in excess can therefore cause some very dangerous side effects. Genetics vary greatly between individuals and influence how each person reacts to the same hormone dosages substantially.

The most extreme HGH side effects have been seen in body builders and athletes who have in all likelihood taken abusively high doses over extensive periods of time. A main characteristic of these cases is unnatural bone growth. Research points to greater risk of irregular heart beat, heart damage, and joint and facial deformities due to long term abuse.

Over use of the drug has been shown to be the cause of most hgh side effects. The side effects of HGH can be minimized by strictly following the dosage prescribed by your physician and by limiting the time the hormone is used. The chance of reactions can be reduced by injecting a lower dosage.

In some of the initial studies there have been a few documented cases of patients who suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome, and a condition of enlarged breasts called gynecomastia. Other side effects that have been observed are hypertension, swollen joints and chronic joint pain, increased hair growth, and retention of internal fluids.

Stress to the liver and even liver damage can occur when it has to process huge amounts of the synthetic forms of HGH in the blood.There is a major risk that the body will produce a smaller quantity of natural hgh. In some situations the pituitary gland might entirely stop producing any hgh.

An individual needs to look at the benefits and side effects to determine if HGH therapy is for them. Knowing all the dangers and considering the various options are important to making an educated decision.