What are the key numbers?
How does it work?
HGH (somatropin) is growth hormone itself. It acts on most tissues directly and through IGF-1 made in the liver, supporting muscle, bone and fat metabolism. Levels decline steadily after early adulthood.
What does the research say?
Published studies, strongest evidence first.
- Human study
Small study of 21 men over 60: six months of GH raised lean mass 8.8% and cut fat mass 14.4%.
N Engl J Med, 1990 · PubMed - Review
Review of 18 trials in healthy older adults: small body composition changes, more side effects such as swelling and joint pain.
Ann Intern Med, 2007 · PubMed
What does the community report?
Community anecdotes, not scientific evidence.
Some users report a leaner build within the first few months.From r/Testosterone, r/Peptides · 2 threads
Users over 40 describe better body composition alongside training.From r/Peptides, r/Testosterone · 2 threads
Some users notice a fuller, more muscular look over time.From r/Testosterone · 1 thread
Community reports are not evidence. Side effects recorded in the studies are in the research summary above.
Discussed on Reddit
What should you know?
- There are studies in people, but no randomised trials yet.
- For research and education, not medical advice. Talk to a health professional before using any peptide.
Frequently asked questions
What is HGH?
Human growth hormone, studied in healthy older adults for body composition; a major review found small gains and more side effects.
How strong is the evidence for HGH?
There are studies in people, but no randomised trials yet. This summary covers 2 published studies, each labelled by study type.
Is HGH registered with BPOM?
No. HGH from Continue is a research-grade compound, not a medicine, and is not registered with BPOM.
Where can I buy HGH with a COA in Indonesia?
Continue sells research-grade HGH with a COA for every batch, shipped cold across Indonesia.
