Secretagogues And Their Relation To Athletic Enhancement Via Hgh
Many amateur athletes and professionals alike are researching secretagogues and how hey can improve performance. Understanding them is a first step to deciding if you want to invest in them. A secretagogue is a substance which causes another substance to be secreted… seems simple until you look at the prevailing research.
In looking at athletic enhancement, and specifically hgh, (human growth hormone,) a secretagogue is any substance that causes the anterior pituitary to release more natural growth hormone into the bloodstream. It is widely accepted that human growth hormone promotes superior athletic performance in people of all ages.
Drug companies have invested years of research, and thousands of dollars into developing a supplement or pill to replace the need for synthetically derived hgh injections. So far they have come up with three possibilities. Geref, MK0577, and GHRP 6.
Where to Get Them
Currently, MK0577 and GHRP 6 are still in the research stage and not approved for use by the FDA.
Only Geref from Serno Laboratories has FDA approval as a prescription for treatment of growth hormone deficiency in children. The main concern surrounding Geraf is that it is administered through injection, just like actual synthetic hgh and in addition, costs more. Why would an athlete pay more to inject himself with a secretagogue when he could purchase actual growth hormone cheaper?
Another problem is that Serono has announced that Geref Diagnostic (sermorelin acetate for injection) will no longer be available beginning October 2008 because the active ingredient is no longer being manufactured.
Is There a Good Alternative?
For now, the answer is “no.” There are HGH supplements available all over the internet and at health food stores. These supplements make use of varied amounts of amino acids, herbs and vitamins that separately or together stimulate the body to produce more growth hormone naturally. In some cases they work as precursors by causing the body to create chemicals that cause hgh release. The problem is, most DO NOT work well and are nothing more than herbs that are eliminated by the body. Long story short, don’t waste your money on hgh releasers in sprays or pills.
The best advice is to wait until the FDA approves a secretagogue for use and then convince your doctor to prescribe it for your situation. At that time, you can weigh the cost and see if it makes since for your situation. Whatever you do, always consult your physician before starting any supplement routine or injection. Go natural for now; just push a little harder!
