Growth Hormone And The C Word

For years, athletes and celebrities have secretly used HGH to burn fat, build muscle, and maintain youthful, glowing skin.

HGH truly is the fountain of youth.

Having used it myself, I can attest to this firsthand.

But…One question I always get is “but doesn’t HGH cause cancer?”

So today, I put all of the rumors to bed. Or at least until some internet guru starts bringing them up again.

Let’s look into the facts.

The Core Concern: The fear that HGH might contribute to cancer stems from its role in stimulating cell growth and regeneration, which theoretically could lead to uncontrolled cell growth, like tumors.

The Science Behind HGH and Cancer: I've looked into several studies that provide insight into this matter:

1. Growth Hormone's Links to Cancer(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30500870/): This study suggests a correlation between lower growth hormone levels and reduced cancer risk, though it doesn't establish a clear causal relationship.

2. Growth Hormone and Cancer(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23807602/): Research indicates that animals with a deficiency in the growth hormone receptor have a lower risk of developing cancer. This suggests a protective effect against cancer in cases of growth hormone deficiency.

3. Cancer Risks in Patients Treated With Growth Hormone in Childhood (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28187225/): This large-scale study didn't find a general carcinogenic effect of recombinant human growth hormone, though it calls for further investigation into certain aspects.

The Big Question: Does supplementing with growth hormone directly cause cancer? The data suggests that the risk, if any, is small. More importantly, I believe that optimizing IGF-1 levels has more benefits in terms of overall health and longevity, which could indirectly reduce cancer risk.

Optimizing IGF-1 Levels for Health and Longevity: Maintaining balanced IGF-1 levels is key. This can support healthy cell growth, hormonal balance, immune system function, and reduce inflammation – all of which are crucial in cancer prevention.

Visualizing the Data: I've created a chart to illustrate the relationship between IGF-1 levels and cancer incidence across different age groups. Interestingly, there's an inflection point where declining IGF-1 levels correlate with increased cancer incidence, particularly after the age of 50.

Conclusion and Solutions: While it's impossible to guarantee zero risk in any health intervention, optimizing IGF-1 levels through careful growth hormone therapy or peptide therapy seems to offer more benefits than risks. Remember, this isn't medical advice, but my perspective based on research and personal experience.

Closing Thoughts: I hope this sheds light on the complex relationship between HGH and cancer risk. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Here’s the video with the full breakdown:

Thoughts or questions? Feel free to reach out to me by replying!

Best,

Hunter