Anti-Aging Hormones: Hormone replacement therapy

Hormones are considered a key component in the aging process. More specifically, the lack of hormones may lead to deterioration of many bodily functions. As a result of the loss of hormones, characteristics associated with aging begin to appear. There are several hormones related to aging including; estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) and HGH (human growth hormone). Hormone loss is implicated in thinning bones, heart disease, libido, cognitive decline, loss of muscle strength, and a host of other aging symptoms.

Low testosterone levels in men, for example, results in fatigue, loss of muscle, mood swings and increased body fat. Testosterone replacement therapy appears to reduce these common symptoms so closely associated with aging. Estrogen is another hormone that is often prescribed to combat certain problems associated with aging in women. Estrogen replacement therapy is often recommended for women who are menopausal to help reduce the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. However, synthetic female hormone replacement therapy has been implicated increased risk of breast and other cancers. This has spurned interest in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

BHRTS include HGH, testosterone, progesterone, melatonin, and others. BHRT is supposed to much more tolerable for patients and under proper supervision by a medical professional, safer. Claims for the beneficial use of BHRTs include; increased stamina, increased libido, thickening of the skin and bones, cognitive improvements, reduced risks of heart attack and strokes. It has also been suggested that the use of these anti-aging hormones may improve mood in people who are suffering from hormone shortages.

Human Growth Hormone is under considerable study as an anti-aging hormone. It is supposed to be instrumental is managing inflammation, for example, a key culprit in the aging process. HGH replacement may improve the cardiovascular system, slow the progression of age related cognitive decline and may also boost the immune system.

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