Increased Human Growth Hormone After Oral Consumption of an Amino Acid Supplement: Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Crossover Study in Healthy Subjects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human growth hormone (hGH) is best known for influencing bone and muscle growth, as well as body composition, but the use of recombinant hGH is controversial. Amino acids are a potentially safer alternative; however, preliminary investigations of the effects of oral amino acids on hGH release have been inconclusive. Therefore, we tested the effects of a novel blend of amino acids optimized to increase hGH release.

Study question

Does an investigational amino acid supplement affect hGH release?

Study design

This was a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study that included 16 (12 men, 4 women; age 32 ± 14 years; body mass index 26.4 ± 5.0 kg/m) healthy participants. All participants received both placebo and the amino acid supplement afte

SUBMITTER: Tam CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6732240 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul/Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature