HGH & Anti Aging Glossary

Monday, 16 November 2009 17:11

Colostrum

Colostrum is a substance found in human maternal milk for the first few days after giving birth. Studies have found that it is influential in building a healthy immune system. These studies also found that people who take Colostrum supplements as adults are far less likely to suffer from infections and flues and are able to overcome diseases far quicker than people who do not. It is also noted that taking Colostrum increases energy and stamina.

L-arginine

L-arginine is an amino acid that has numerous functions in the body. Arginine plays an important role in division of cells, removing ammonia from the body, immune function, healing of wounds and the release of hormones. It also used to make compounds in the body such as creatine, L-glutamate, and L-proline, and can be converted to glucose and glycogen if needed. L-arginine is used to make the nitric oxide, a compound in the body that relaxes blood vessels. Consuming dietary supplement of argentine can benefit the following body functions:

• Precursor of the release of growth hormone
• Stimulates the synthesis of nitric oxide
• Reduces healing time of injuries (bones in particular)
• Improves immune function
• Decreases blood pressure
• Increases muscle mass
• Helps with male infertility by improving sperm production and motility
• Increases blood circulation throughout the body, including the sex organs and therefore helps with erectile dysfunction
• Quickens the repair of damaged tissue
• Reduces risk of heart disease
• Reduces adipose tissue body fat
• Helps improve insulin sensitivity

>Secretagogue

A secretagogue is a substance that triggers another substance to be secreted.