Functions of HGH in Human Body

HGH or Human Growth Hormone is basically a protein hormone that acts as an anabolic in human body. Chemically it consists of a chain of 191 amino acids and is also called single-chained polypeptide. It is also used as a drug in children having growth disorders and to treat the adults having growth hormone deficiency. It is also used as a drug for animals to get better-raised livestock for the agriculture sector.

One of the basic functions of HGH is to increase the process of mineralization in bones. Human Growth Hormone strengthens the bones by increasing the calcium retaining ability of the bones. It plays an important role in producing the muscle mass that results in more energetic and strong muscles. Due to its protein structure, it helps in boosting the protein synthesis in body. When it comes to children, it stimulates the growth of internal organs like liver, kidneys and lungs. Other functions of Human Growth Hormone include stimulation of immune system and maintenance of pancreatic islets.