Growth hormone
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 1 show since Jul 2026
Growth hormone (GH), also known as somatotropin or human growth hormone (HGH) in humans, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. Synthesized and secreted by the pituitary gland, it plays a crucial role in human development and stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1).
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What experts have said about Growth hormone
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The first slow-wave sleep cycle produces a large growth-hormone release.
“the deep slow-wave sleep that you get the very first sleep cycle is when you get a big bolus of growth hormone release”
Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina PoeListen at 4:51
One or two nightly IU of growth hormone can greatly improve exercise recovery.
“Take an IU or two IUs of GH every night before sleep and you will recover magnificently well.”
Open the episode · #876: Dr. Andrew Huberman — Peptides, Performance, and ProtocolsListen at 1:14:37
Growth hormone may promote growth of existing cancers.
“But is it, you know, a growth factor that could grow cancer? Potentially.”
Open the episode · Peptides: The Science, Uses & Safety | Dr. Abud BakriListen at 2:07:53
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2 episodes featuring Growth hormone, newest first
