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Secretagogue Therapy

Meaning

Secretagogue therapy is a clinical treatment strategy that utilizes specific compounds to stimulate the pituitary gland or other endocrine organs to enhance the pulsatile, endogenous release of their respective hormones. Unlike hormone replacement therapy, which introduces exogenous hormones, secretagogue therapy works by amplifying the body’s natural signaling mechanisms. This approach is commonly employed to increase the physiological secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) or Insulin, supporting anabolic processes and metabolic health.