Expert: Imran R. - 8/24/2006

Question
Dear Imran Rajan:

I have read about the Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and I have heard really good things. When I asked about it about 4 years ago the doctors said that it was dangerous. In my opinion the stimulants are good. The stimulants make the pituitary gland produce more of the HGH and the body rejuvenates. What have you heard about the HGH? If you take a look at websites that sell it they mention wonders. If taking the actual hormone the fear is that the body will reduce its natural production and therefore is better to get the stimulant instead and take along vitamins.

Cesar

Answer
Dear Cesar,

Thank you for your letter. I have heard of these products before. They use specific amino acids to cause a production and release of natural HGH in the body.

So far, because the products are not hormones themselves, they are far safer. In the past they used to extract HGH from human corpses.

Use your intuition and listen to your body. If you feel your body needs such a supplement, then go ahead and take it. Make sure you purchase from a well known and reputable company.

As for vitamins, do not take store bought version, they are toxic and harm the body more than they help.

You might instead look into a product called "fruta-vida".
Available here: www.tryfrutavida.com/main

The site will provide benefits and nutritive contents. This is the product i take myself. I recommend it over all other such products. Far more beneficial than acai, goji, noni or mangosteen alone. You might want to look into this.

Further more it is a good idea to pay attention to diet:

I generally advise people to cut out all soy products, except fermented soy. Miso, tempeh and soy-sauce are healthy. [fermented]

Soy contains goitrogens which depress thyroid function. It also contains phytic acid which hinders the bodies' ability to absorb proteins, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. In general it is an enzyme inhibitor.

Also, make sure you avoid all artificial sweeteners:
splenda, sucralose, aspartame, nutra-sweet, equal, acesulfame potassium.

Splenda/sucralose have become very popular these days and are just as bad if not worse than aspartame. These sweeteners are very toxic and are found in store bought vitamins, protein powders, anything sugar-free, gum, chocolate, soda... etc. Please read labels carefully and cut out all artificial sweeteners. This is very important.

Soy and artificial sweeteners both weaken the immune system. And the immune system is one of the keys to healing any illness. Therefore the more we can support immune related health, the better.

Cut out all margarine and hydrogenated fats. Cut out canola, rapeseed and soybean oils. These are very unhealthy. Replace with butter, ghee, unrefined coconut oil, sesame oil, and virgin olive oil.  

7 glasses of water per day is a good idea to help flush out toxins from the body. Warm or room temperature water, never cold. Never drink tap water. It must be filtered.

Best wishes,

Imran




Best wishes,

Imran