Three hormones mainly control the normal secretion of the growth hormone

• Growth Hormone releasing hormone – This is secreted by the hypothalamus and it increases the growth hormone levels
• Ghrelin – This is secreted by the stomach and it increases the growth hormone levels
• Somatostatin – It is produced mainly by the pancreas and it decreases the growth hormone levels.

The other factors which increase the growth hormone secretion are

• Infusion of arginine
• Glucagons
• Clonidine
• Decreased blood glucose levels ( can be induced by giving insulin)
• Lysine vasopressin

The other factors which decrease the human growth hormone secretion are

• Insulin inderctly through somatostatin
• Estrogen
• Corticosteroids
• Free Fatty acids
• Darkness
• Noise
• Illness

Natural Ways To Stimulate HGH Secretion

The natural ways to stimulate human growth hormone secretion are

• Exercise
• Sleep
• Fasting
• Stress
• Food and Nutrition

Exercise

Even a light exercise increases the blood levels of human growth hormone. By not taking food for at least two hours prior to exercising gives a better result.

Sleep

Sleep is divided in to two phases

• Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (NREM Sleep) or the superficial sleep
• Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (REM Sleep) or the deep sleep

The secretion of the human growth hormone is increased during the REM or the deep sleep.

Fasting

Fasting for more than 24 hours decreases the blood glucose levels and this in turn stimulates the secretion of human growth hormone.wth hormone. By not taking food for at least two hours prior to exercising gives a better result.

Stress

The stressful stimuli both physical and mental stress increases the secretion of human growth hormone

Food and nutrition

Insulin decreases the growth hormone levels indirectly through somatostatin. Food rich in simple carbohydrates increase the insulin level and indirectly decrease the growth hormone levels.
The foods to be avoided are those rich in simple carbohydrates like

• Pasta
• Potatoes

Food rich in fat like oil, ghee should also be avoided.

The foods that can be included are

• Nuts
• Legumes
• Beans
• Whole grains

Human growth hormone is also called ‘anti aging hormone’ as it reverses the effects of aging. But overzealous use of hGH supplement will result in serious side effects and also it is very costly. So increasing the levels of natural human growth hormone by natural ways will not only help in reversing the effects of aging but also prevent the unwanted side effects.