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Growth Hormones

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Growth hormone - Better Health Channel. The pituitary gland of the brain produces growth hormone, which governs height, bone length and muscle growth. Some people take synthetic growth hormone in the mistaken belief it will help them build muscle size and strength. The pituitary gland ... [... more] Better Health	HortNews - Zespri Warning On Use Of Hormone Kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is warning growers to stay away from a growth hormone or risk having their kiwifruit barred from export. TAURANGA 2/11/2001 - Kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is warning growers to stay away from a ... [... more] HortNET New Zealand	Obesity and hormones The hormones leptin, oestrogen and growth hormone influence appetite, metabolism and body fat distribution. Obese people have levels of these hormones that encourage the accumulation of body fat. The endocrine system is made up of glands that ... [... more] Better Health
Acromegaly - Better Health Channel. Acromegaly is a condition caused by an excess of growth hormone. The most obvious sign of acromegaly is the overgrowth of bones in the face, hands and feet. People between 30 and 50 years are most commonly affected. A benign tumour on the ... [... more] Better Health

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