Height, a human physical trait, seems to be undergoing an unprecedented "involution". In this era, it is not difficult for us to find that the pursuit and anxiety of height have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Whether it's a child or an adult, you want to have an ideal height. However, growth hormone is often overlooked as a key factor affecting height. Today, let's take a look at the three types of growth hormone and how they affect our height.
Growth hormone is an important hormone in the human body, and it plays a vital role in the growth of height。The three growth hormone tests, including growth hormone stimulation test, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), are important indicators to assess growth hormone secretion and metabolic status. By measuring these three indicators, we can know if a person's growth hormone secretion is normal and if there is a deficiency or excess of growth hormone.
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First, let's learn about the growth hormone stimulation test. This test is done by injecting a drug that stimulates the secretion of growth hormone and then measuring the level of growth hormone in the blood before and after the injection. By comparing growth hormone levels before and after injections, doctors can tell if a person's growth hormone secretion is normal. If the level of growth hormone increases significantly after injection, growth hormone secretion is normal;If there is no significant change in growth hormone levels after injections or an insufficient increase in the magnitude of the increase, there may be a problem with growth hormone deficiency.
In addition to growth hormone stimulation tests, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) are important indicators of growth hormone status. IGF-1 is a direct product of growth hormone, and its levels can reflect the secretion of growth hormone. IGFBP-3 is the carrier protein of IGF-1, which can regulate the biological activity of IGF-1. By detecting levels of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3, doctors can get a more complete picture of a person's growth hormone status.
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If the test results show abnormal growth hormone secretion, then the need for growth hormone should be considered**. For patients with growth hormone deficiency, the use of growth hormone can promote height gain. In the case of an excess of growth hormone, medication or surgery may be required**. However, it should be noted that the use of growth hormone needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and there is a certain scope of application and precautions.
In addition to the HGH test and**, there are other ways we can promote height growth. Eating right, getting enough sleep, and exercising properly are all important factors in promoting height growth. In addition, maintaining a good mindset and healthy lifestyle habits also contributes to the growth of height.
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In short, the three growth hormone indicators are important indicators to evaluate height growth, and by detecting these three indicators, we can understand our own height growth. If there is an abnormal secretion of growth hormone, it needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor**. At the same time, we can also promote height growth through a reasonable diet, adequate sleep, and proper exercise. In this era of height "involution", let's work together to pursue a healthy and ideal height!