In recent times there have been multiple uses of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). This has led to its use in multiple applications in science and medicine. More recently it has been used and tested as a possible option in the treatment of HIV fat deposits.
HIV Treatment Side Effects
Studies have shown that HIV treatments have resulted in the unwanted side-effect of resulting fat deposits in the body. These fat deposits are called visceral fat, and greatly increase the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases in the body. The fat deposits are usually found in areas in the stomach, neck, and cheeks. The levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar also shoot up because of these fatty deposits hence the increase in risk of heart disease.
Testing HGH on Fatty Deposits
A study was therefore made with the help of small doses of HGH. An experiment was conducted with 55 patients who were HIV positive. These patients naturally had low levels of natural HGH, which is a common factor in HIV patients with abnormally high fat deposits.
The results of the experiment have shown a marked reduction in the fat buildup in the body, particularly in these problem areas enumerated earlier. The amount of reduction especially in the abdominal area amounted to as much as a 10% reduction. This means that there is less risk of cardiovascular disease for patients such as these.
Unwanted Side Effects for Diabetes Patients
However, for patients with diabetes problems there have been side-effects. The side-effects were most especially seen in the abnormal rise of blood sugar levels in the bodies of these patients. It was also noted that although there was a rise in the blood sugar levels, there was however a significant decrease in blood pressure. Another general side effect seen in higher levels of HGH dosage was some abnormal inflammation of both tissues and joints.
This experimentation with HGH and fat levels in the body has led scientists to believe that the treatment could be used only with patients who have normal blood sugar levels. Treatment using HGH cannot be applied to those with diabetes problems as it becomes too much of a health risk.
Further Research Required
Further research must be made, and other treatments secured as this application of HGH to fatty deposits is too limited in scope. This leads scientists to further experimentation on other possible treatments for the fatty deposits resulting from continued HIV treatments.
What the Future Holds
It is refreshing to note that Human Growth Hormone has now had some noteworthy practical applications, especially this treatment of fatty deposits in HIV patients. If only HGH was used in more constructive ways, then the stigma that comes with it and its' abuse can be lessened. Scientists have shown that HGH can be an asset in the continuing fight against HIV and the complications that result from it. We can only wish them all the luck in further experiments for the future.
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