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Secretagogue Protocols

Meaning

Secretagogue protocols are therapeutic regimens that utilize specific compounds, known as secretagogues, to stimulate the endogenous release of a hormone from its native endocrine gland, rather than administering the hormone itself. These protocols are commonly employed to encourage the pulsatile and physiological release of growth hormone or insulin from the pituitary and pancreas, respectively. The approach is favored for its potential to maintain the integrity of the natural hormonal feedback loop.