So, how much of an effect does human growth hormone have on the body? One man, Dr. Uzzi Reiss admits that he's "been taking H.G.H. for many years. I have the energy and vibrancy of a man half my age ... I don't get sick, don't get jet-lagged. I can't see why anybody would inject H.G.H. if it doesn't have any benefits."
An unnamed filmmaker tells Zeman "l'll tell you why I took H.G.H. in the first place. I love [romance] ... And when I hit my 50s, although I was still very sexually active, I was less so than when I was in my 20s. And like other pathetically insecure Hollywoodites, I had an internal panic that led me to curiously explore what options were available in the world."
Although no A-listers appear to be named in the article (the full version of which you can read when Vanity Fair hits stands on Thursday), Zeman did speak to some off the record, who, according to the press release, "view H.G.H., which can cost as much as $10,000 per year, as a fountain of youth in a syringe."
The only worry, as one H.G.H.-using actor puts it, "starring in movies [and using the drug] is great until you get man t**s." Noted.
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Arnold, welcome to the club! I've been through a divorce myself, and I totally get it. Women -- you can't live with them, you can't live without them tolerating your constant infidelity while you father a secret baby with the maid -- am I right?
Human Growth Hormone, which is mostly used to help short children grow, became the go-to drug for perfectly healthy, aging people who were in search of the fountain of youth.
Many athletes are so determined to treat their bodies with substances that promise them competitive advantage, that they are easily duped by empty nostrums and medical charlatans.
Mess with hormones that are a finely balanced endocrine interrelationship and you will suffer major consequences. Eat well, keep fit, and let Mother Nature and time take their toll or you will suffer greater consequences than the appearance of aging!
bradwindley: Mess with hormones that are a finely balanced endocrine interrelationship
i know that i am saying that the botox is gonna come back to bite people in the rear end as is the hormones i think perhaps i should have phrased it better and yes ewww
anitafeeney: i know that i am saying that the botox is
Sylvester Stallone just looks a bit freaky these days. Honestly, I do wish everyone would just allow their bodies and faces to age naturally. One can always tell when trickery is being done and it just makes it all kind of sad. I understand the tremendous pressure on Hollywood actors, but maybe we can all embrace age and not think only the young are interesting.
ok3apples: Sylvester Stallone just looks a bit freaky these days. Honestly,
A Hollywood makeup artist can make anyone look younger, or older, good-or-bad appearing, depending upon the script of the day. For the performers themselves, it's a mental thing that allows them to think they really are the part being played. They give out awards for that stuff. Phoney!
BudMax77: A Hollywood makeup artist can make anyone look younger, or
HOLLYWEIRD/HOLLYWOOD; These HGH all has side effect just like steroids!! Do your research. Don't BUY into all this junk about what these celeberties are taking for looks! There just abunch of people with LOW SELF ESTEEM and SELF INSECURITY ISSUES!!
timdderbs: HOLLYWEIRD/HOLLYWOOD; These HGH all has side effect just like steroids!!
Folks, I'm a male 58 years old and ripped. Never used a drug of any kind other than
ibuprofen. I work out 1.5 to 3 hours a day doing a variety of activities from weights to swimming to walking to situps to pushups. I do it 6 to 7 days a week on top of a normal career load.
I make it a priority. To accuse everyone who's my age and in shape of using some
drug to accomplish the feat is just wrong.
rhondajohn: Folks, I'm a male 58 years old and ripped. Never
OK, I'll bite. Sylvester looks like crap. So what's the point of HGH? I think anti-oxidents, maintaining an appropriate weight, healthy eating and exercise are probably a better choice. Have you seen Jane Fonda? She's a great example.
Stephenacs: OK, I'll bite. Sylvester looks like crap. So what's the
It is amazing how people are trying to turn back the clock. Don't they realize that aging is a natural progression? How can a 50 yr. old ache to look like they did in their 20's? It is unnatural and looks terrible. Some of the most beautiful women I have seen have lines on their face but have wisdom, caring for others and a confidence that radiates a particular kind of beauty. The same is true of men who age gracefully. It really is true, beauty comes from within.
sfsunst: It is amazing how people are trying to turn back
Human Growth Hormone is NOT appropriate for adults in the long run: there is a high risk of developing cancer. Children have naturally high levels of HGH and these levels lower as one ages. This is the natural course of events. Trying to overcome aging by taking artificial substances that mimic what you had as a child is bound to be a Pandora's box. In this case, the downside is cancer.
hedonistnutritionist: Human Growth Hormone is NOT appropriate for adults in the
it slowes down the aging process and improves skin hair and health ..internally it turns back the clock buy about 20 years this is fact an is writen in medical jornals if you dont belive me look up daniel rudmans HGH study in official medical jornals also in his studys he didnt really use enough or long enough but still the results are out standing nothing else can do this it will make you look healthier but if you start taking it at sixty then you will stay looking 60 it wont turn back your face looks but inside it will
tristan_bolger: it slowes down the aging process and improves skin hair
Searching for a natural HGH treatment can be quite difficult but when I got here: http://tinyurl.com/genf20plus-HGH I was convinced to try the GenF20 program. I made an important decision because I see daily how my physical strength returns and how I look in the mirror. Things are looking up and its all thanks to you GenF20 - the only efficient treatment for growing up.
PaulaW26: Searching for a natural HGH treatment can be quite difficult
not real hgh genf20 is a load of trash the only real hgh comes in injections these are Humatrope,norditropin,saizen,serno, gensci jintropin,hygetropin,kigtropin,nutropin,protropin,genotropin,genetropin,neotropin,taitropin,tevtropin,thanktropin,atropin,trimatropin,(generic blue top very cheep but can be very good if you have the right contacts in china)the best HGH you can get top 3 are:-Nutropin AQ,Norditropin Simpexx,Humatrope,also i think JintropinAQ should be up there to these ones are new liquid hgh much much more potent and stronger they are made in liquid althrough the manufactoring process than powder
tristan_bolger: not real hgh genf20 is a load of trash the
The harmful side effects of HGH consist of enlargement of the heart, hypertension, solidifying of the arteries, chest pains, soreness and distended joints because of fluid preservation, carpal tunnel syndrome, terrible headaches, diabetes and bizarre enlargements on the bones or internal organs. The other forms of less serious side effects of HGH are nausea, loose stools and symptoms-like flu.
vivienne_halpern: The harmful side effects of HGH consist of enlargement of
You are correct. I knew a gentleman that was weathly and used around $400.00 per week in injections of HGH. He was in his late 50's and looked very good, also had some plastic surgery. However, after a few years I heard through mutual friends that he had enlarged heart and may possibly need a transplant. Now for him, money was no object,and not sure if this drug was responsable,but he was in good health before using it. I'm sure he wil have to stop this drug, if he survives go back to the old fashion way of working out and heathly diet.
Oh and by the way, the HGH pills are worthless. Only injections give results and they aren't cheap...i'm all for staying in shape and proventing the aging process if possible, but common sense and more research needs to be done on long term effects of such drugs.
Vicki_Flaherty: You are correct. I knew a gentleman that was weathly
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