Human growth hormone (HGH or somatotropin) has proven medical uses for specific deficiencies, but evidence does not support routine anti-aging use. Prescription rhGH requires medical oversight; lifestyle changes reliably influence natural GH more than most supplements.
HGH is a natural hormone used for specific medical conditions in children and adults. Therapy can help when deficiency or defined disorders exist, but it carries side effects, costs, and controversial off-label uses in anti-aging, sport, and agriculture.
Recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin) treats specific growth conditions but carries side effects and is often misused for anti-aging and doping. Supervised use is effective; off-label and counterfeit use is risky.
Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone) stimulates growth and alters metabolism. It treats defined pediatric and adult GH deficiencies and some wasting conditions, but requires specialist supervision due to potential side effects like fluid retention, glucose intolerance, and increased intracranial pressure.