Maximum secretion of HGH is reached at the age of twenty years, then it decreases with an average speed of 15-17% in 10 years. A 40-year-old suffering from lack of growth hormone and without it it is difficult to talk about a good growth of muscle mass.

In the elderly is influenced by growth hormone (somatropin) rejuvenates the body for ten or twenty years. These data lead the most reputable scientists from all over the world and refers to numerous experiments, both in animals and in humans.


The effect of growth hormone (somatropin):

1. Anabolic effect (muscle mass)
2. Anti-catabolic effect (reduces breakdown of muscle mass)
3. Reduces body fat
4. Improves energy use
5. Speeds healing
6. Has the effect of rejuvenating
7. Stimulates re-growth of internal organs that have undergone atrophy with age
8. Strengthens the bones causes bone growth in young people up to 26 years (until the closure of growth zones)
9. Increases the level of glucose in the blood
10. Strengthens the immune system of the person

Below is a list of rules that will improve the level of human growth hormone (somatropin) naturally:

1. Before exercise, eat complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index. An example of such complex carbohydrates: Oatmeal, pasta, bread with bran from flour, brown rice, peas, cauliflower, beans, fresh fruit juice without sugar, dairy products.

2. A good deep sleep. Sleep at least 7-8 hours. Try night for 7-8 hours good sleep. Go to bed no later than 11 PM.

3. Go to bed with an empty stomach. The principal amount of somatropin excreted during 1 hour after falling asleep. And high blood sugar level produces insulin spike, which decreases hormone levels (it is an antagonist).

4. Additionally, take the amino acids Arginine and Ornithine. You can find them in any store of sports nutrition. The highest content of arginine can be found in pumpkin seeds, meat and milk.

5. Eat 6-7 times a day, the portions should be small (every two to three hours). This technique also helps to lose weight, BUT do not overeat!

6. Maintain a balanced diet containing fats, proteins and carbohydrates in the right proportions.

45-65% of calories should be obtained from carbohydrates (preferably complex).

20-35% from fats.

10-35% from protein.

Ideal 30% protein, 20% fats, 50% carbohydrates.

7. At least once a week go to the bath.

8. During training, perform basic exercises, requires considerable energy. Such exercises include: squats, deadlifts, bench press barbell or dumbbell lying pull-UPS, bars. It will also help men to raise the most important hormone - testosterone, strength and good body!

9. If possible, take short NAPs during the day, But not more than two hours! The best option is 1 hour of good sleep.

10. Try not to perform the same exercises during your workouts, vary your workout.