Its ability to build muscle, fire metabolism and improve endurance has made a synthetic version of HGH a popular choice for athletes and bodybuilders while it is also known for its anti-ageing properties. However, this version of HGH is expensive and available only on prescription.
There are alternatives to HGH that are more affordable and available over the counter. One is Growth Factor 9, which uses a blend of amino acids to support and encourage the body to produce its own HGH. So what does Growth Factor 9 contain?
Arginine HCL is an amino acid that is already known to boost the levels of the important free radicals nitric oxide, which widens blood vessels to improve blood flow and oxygen, and is used in supplement form for this purpose. And it can also improve levels of growth hormone by limiting the production of the hormone somatostatin, which in turn is known to halt the production of HGH.
The amino acid acetylcysteine protects muscle cells and helps them recover from damage; it can also help with fat loss and boost nitric oxide levels.
Another ingredient of Growth Factor 9 is glutamine, an amino acid that has been shown to increase levels of HGH and is also essential for the immune system. The Japanese herb schizonepeta is another compound renowned for its enhancement of the immune system. In Japan, it is used to treat the common cold while studies have shown it can be used to treat conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
The combination of the ingredients used in Growth Factor 9 are said to have led to an almost 700% increase in the levels of HGH found in participants in a clinical trial.