Somatropin gel: Use of growth hormone-gel. – PMC
Medical Review of Somaderm Gel Safety and Side Effects
There is a growing market share for products labeled as HGH gels and creams. One of the brands has sold over 500 000 bottles in just 12 months while promising miracle effects including anti-aging and weight loss.
Unlike regulated growth hormone (GH) products, these HGH gels are sold as homeopathic supplements that do not require a prescription or medical consultation, the same goes for ipamorelin (growth hormone secretagogue). All you have to do is purchase it online and wait for the delivery.
HGH has a protein structure and it cannot be absorbed through the skin
Popular examples are Somaderm and Dermatropin which stand out with their aggressive multilevel marketing strategies and often persuade people with normal GH levels to spend their money on such questionable treatments.
Yet, most if not all of the positive reviews on the internet about them are posted by the multi-level marketers of the brand.
In this article, we will break down the science about the safety and effectiveness of transdermal HGH gels and suggest reliable options for treating GH deficiency.
What is HGH gel?
Despite being called “HGH gels”, these products contain virtually no HGH. That’s why they are available without a prescription. Still, the manufacturers market them as anti-aging HGH creams for wrinkles, weight loss, etc. in spite of the fact that these products do not work.
HGH gel is not effective as it doesn’t contain therapeutic levels of HGH and transdermal delivery is not studied enough
All commercial HGH gels are homeopathic products meaning that the “active substance” was highly diluted. For example, Dermatropin contains HGH 12X. This means the HGH has been diluted one trillion times (1 with 12 zeros behind it).
Does it actually work?
Some supporters of homeopathy might argue that highly diluted substances are even more potent, but there is no scientific proof to support such claims.
Moreover, evidence reveals that there is not a single unbiased study to support the effectiveness of homeopathy for any condition.
Even if HGH gel did contain therapeutic levels of growth hormone, its transdermal delivery into the human body is questionable. That is because of the protein nature of the hormone. The only studies currently available are on mice suggesting that HGH might be absorbed through the skin only when conjugated with hyaluronic acid.
Evidence for the therapeutic effects of transdermal growth hormone in humans is yet to come. Thus, even if HGH gels did contain therapeutic levels of growth hormone, they would not be effective.
Legal and Effective Option for You
Is Somaderm HGH gel safe and legal (FDA-approved)?
Somaderm is also a homeopathic HGH gel. It contains HGH 30X which means the HGH has been diluted one nonillion times (1 with 30 zeros behind it). Such dilution eliminates the chance that there is even a single molecule of growth hormone in the cream.
According to scientific reviews, 24X dilution is the limit where the product might have a reasonable chance to contain a single molecule of the original active substance.
The safety of the product is not guaranteed either.
There are no homeopathic products that are approved by the FDA
The organization states that homeopathic products currently marketed in the U.S. are not reviewed for safety or effectiveness.
Somaderm is not an exception, despite some claims you might stumble upon on the internet. Moreover, the makers of Somaderm (New U Life) were warned by the Better Business Bureau against claiming or implying that the HGH gel is FDA-approved.
According to the authorities, they can only state that the marketer’s facilities are FDA registered.
What are the real effects of Somaderm gel?
New U Life claims their transdermal HGH gel may improve bone and joint health, may increase muscle and reduce body fat and may improve sleep.
However, there is not a single scientific proof to support any of these suggestions.
Furthermore, New U Life mentions a third-party trial that reported that one of the ingredients has increased natural growth hormone by up to 800% in healthy volunteers. The product does contain a few herbal extracts, one of which elevated growth hormone levels briefly by 878% in a study with only 15 men.
However, the velvet bean extract in the trial was taken by mouth, and topical application is not likely to have similar effects.
Besides, some of the promoters of the brand have gone further, claiming that the HGH gel has over 40 benefits. The following magical effects are commonly promised in an attempt to sell the product, even though there is no scientific evidence to support them:
- Improved sleep
- Improved mood, energy and memory
- Increased libido and sexual performance
- Increased fat loss
- Increased lean muscle mass
- Better results from your workouts
- Faster healing from injuries
- Help alleviate joint pain
- Improved immune function,
- Reduced graying hair
- Relief of menopause symptoms
Customer reviews of Somaderm gel
Promoters often fail to mention that the Somaderm gel might cause negative reactions.
Some of the herbal ingredients might trigger allergies or affect hormonal levels and receptors. Due to a lack of regulation for homeopathic products, we do not have official data on the possible adverse reactions after Somaderm gel use.
What is more, there are numerous reviews on the side effects after using HGH cream by real people on a Facebook page called the “Somaderm HGH Gel Scam”. Where people share their stories and what adverse reactions they experienced including:
- Weight gain
- Mood swings
- Skin rashes
- Hot flashes
- Headache
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Achy joints
- Loss of eyelashes
- Hormonal changes
- Rectal or vaginal bleeding
What treatment option to choose instead of Somaderm gel?
If you have been diagnosed with GHD and are willing to buy HGH treatment, the only reliable option to administer the hormone in your body is via injections. That is because HGH has a protein structure and it cannot be absorbed through the skin.
Furthermore, it can be easily damaged and inactivated if the hormone is taken by mouth.
Legal HGH therapy can be prescribed only by a medical doctor, following a medical exam and testing. The purpose of the therapy is to treat specific medical conditions such as growth hormone deficiency.
In comparison to Somaderm gel, injectable HGH has the following distinctive features:
- Contains therapeutic levels of HGH
- Regulated and approved by the FDA
- Effects are supported by scientific studies
- Indicated only for specific medical conditions
- Requires a legal prescription by a medical doctor
- Effectively increases your plasma growth hormone levels
- Dosage and safety should be closely monitored by an experienced physician
Legal HGH treatment has several effects which are well demonstrated in multiple studies with GH-deficient patients. They include weight loss, increased muscle mass and strength, improved energy levels, lower blood cholesterol, higher bone density, and better quality of life.
The Takeaway
Beware of products marketed as miracle cures and especially those recommended for serious conditions, which do not even require a doctor’s visit or prescription. They often claim to be FDA-approved and backed up by scientific studies, while in reality, it is a scam.
You can receive a medical examination from an experienced physician. In the case of GH deficiency, you will receive a legal HGH prescription and reliable treatment that will address your symptoms.
Our medical doctors and endocrinologists will carefully evaluate your condition and monitor the dosage, safety, and effectiveness of your therapy.
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6,000 adults are diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency in the US annually
Symptoms of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults
Decrease in muscle mass and strength
Developed depression and anxiety
Abnormal weight gain mostly in the waist area
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STG is involved in the functioning of the nervous system, the growth of muscles and bone tissue. An analysis of the level of somatotropin is indicated for growth retardation, gigantism, and thyroid diseases.
- do not eat fatty foods a few hours before the test, preferably not eat for 4 hours;
- shortly before taking blood, drink 1-2 glasses of ordinary non-carbonated water;
- do not play sports on the day of the test;
- exclude increased emotional stress;
- a few minutes before taking blood, take a comfortable position (sit down), relax, calm down;
- do not smoke for at least 30 min. before taking blood;
- refrain from drinking alcohol for 72 hours prior to testing;
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| 55-20 | Somatotropic hormone STH | ng/ml | 0 – 8 |
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List of drugs intended for the treatment of persons with hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, pituitary
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PERSONS WITH HEMOPHILIA, CYSISTIC FISSIDOSIS, PITUITARY
NANISMS, GAUCHER DISEASE, MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, TRANSPLANTED PERSONS
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ATC code | Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification (ATC) | Drugs | |
I. Medicines provided to patients with hemophilia | |||
| B | blood and hematopoietic system | ||
| B02 | hemostatic agents | ||
| B02B | vitamin K and other hemostatics | ||
| B02BD | blood clotting factors | anti-inhibitor coagulant complex | |
| moroctocog alfa | |||
| octocog alfa | |||
| coagulation factor VIII | |||
| coagulation factor IX 90 032 | |||
| coagulation factor VIII + von Willebrand factor | |||
| eptacog alfa (activated) | |||
II. | |||
| R | respiratory system | ||
| R05 | antitussives and colds | ||
| R05C | combinations with antitussives | ||
| R05CB | mucolytics | dornase alfa | |
III. Medicines provided to patients with pituitary dwarfism | |||
| H | systemic hormonal preparations, other than sex hormones and insulins | ||
| H01 | pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and their analogues | ||
| H01A | anterior pituitary hormones and analogues | ||
| H01AC | somatropin and its agonists | somatropin | |
IV. | |||
| A | digestive tract and metabolism | ||
| A16 | other drugs for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and metabolic disorders | ||
| A16A | other drugs for the treatment of diseases of the stomach -intestinal tract and metabolic disorders | ||
| A16AB | enzyme preparations | velaglucerase alfa | |
| imiglucerase | |||
leukemia, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, multiple myeloma, follicular (nodular) non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, small cell (diffuse) non -Kindkinsky lymphoma, small cells with split nuclei (diffuse) non -podzhkinsky lymphoma, large -cell (diffuse) non -Kindkin lymphoma, immunoblastic (diffuse) non -Kindowing lymphoma, other types of diffuse non -podzhkinsky lymphomas, diffuse non -landing lymphoma bonnic, other and unspecified types of non -podkhkinsky lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia) | |||
| L | anticancer drugs and immunomodulators | ||
| L01 | anticancer drugs | ||
| L01B | antimetabolites | ||
| L01BB | purine analogues | fludarabine 90 032 | |
| L01X | other anticancer drugs | ||
| L01XC | monoclonal antibodies | rituximab | |
| L01XE | protein kinase inhibitors | imatinib anticancer drugs | bortezomib |
| L04AX | other immunosuppressants | lenalidomide | |
VI. | |||
| L03 | immunostimulants | ||
| L03A | immunostimulants | ||
| L03AB | interferons interferon beta | ||
| L03AX | other immunostimulants | glatiramer acetate | |
VII. Medicines provided to patients after organ and (or) tissue transplantation | |||
| L | anticancer drugs and immunomodulators | ||
| L04 | immunosuppressants | ||
| L04A | immunosuppressants | ||
| L04AA | selective immunosuppressants | mycophenolate mofetil | |
| mycophenolic acid | |||
| L04 AD | calcineurin inhibitors | tacrolimus | |
| cyclosporine | |||
Drugs provided to patients with cystic fibrosis
Medications provided to patients with Gaucher disease
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