Correcting the deficiency alleviates the symptoms. Growth hormone is the most vital. Growth hormone replacement is the most effective anti-aging therapy known scientifically researched and documented. If you have't heard of it yet, you will. Each day, from birth until death, the pituitary gland produces and releases growth hormone into the blood stream.
Growth hormone promotes protein metabolism and muscle development.
It helps convert fatty acids and carbohydrates into energy. It is necessary for your immune system to function. It 'does something no other hormone can do. Exercise and stress stimulate growth hormone release, but most of the daily release occurs during the initial stages of deep sleep The greatest amount is released during adolescent years. Around age 25 it begins gradually declining until death.