The Side Effects of Human Growth Hormone as an Anti-Aging Therapy

Taking human growth hormone supplements (somatotropin) may actually accelerate the aging process.

If hormone injections don’t work, what does? That’s the topic of my new book, How Not to Age ( ), and you can get your copy now from your local public library or wherever books are sold. If you haven’t seen them yet, check out the book trailer ( ) and my [new presentation]. (As always, all proceeds I receive from all of my books ( ) are donated to charity.)

What about taking supplements of the hormone DHEA? Stay tuned for my next video, DHEA: What Is It and What Are Its Benefits? ( ).

Some of my past popular videos on anti-aging include:
● Life Extension with FGF21 ( )
● How to Boost FGF21 with Diet for Longevity ( )
● The Best Diet for Healthy Aging ( )
● What to Eat to Prevent Telomere Shortening ( )
● Greens, Green Tea, and Nuts Put to the Test for Telomeres ( )
● Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine ( )

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-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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