Human Growth Hormone (HGH ) is the most abundant hormone produced by the Pituitary Gland. It is a very complex hormone and it is the largest protein produced by the pituitary gland.
HGH secretion reaches its peak in the body during adolescence. It helps to stimulate our body to grow, but HGH secretion does not stop after adolescence...
Description
1 day 5-53 ng/ml
1 week 5-27 ng/ml
1-12 months 2-10 ng/ml
1yr – Adult 0.06 – 5.0 ng/ml
Adults : 1-9 ng/ml (Males)
16 ng/ml (Females)
When to get Tested
Elevated Level
Starvation
2 hours after sleep
Pituitary gigantism and Acromegaly
Use of Estrogens and OC Pills
Decreased Level
Hypothalamic defects (eg : Tumour , Infection )
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