Question
What is growth hormone? Is it a hormone? How effective is it for children’s height?
Answer
Although growth hormone is also known as a ‘hormone’, it is completely different from corticosteroids and sex hormones in terms of origin, chemical structure, as well as physiological and pharmacological effects. It will never produce the side effects of corticosteroids or sex hormones. So, what exactly is growth hormone? Growth hormone (Human Growth Hormone, hGH) is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the human pituitary gland, composed of 191 amino acids.