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Somatotropic Hormone

Meaning

Somatotropic Hormone is the scientific term for Growth Hormone (GH), a critical peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a fundamental role in regulating growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans. Its primary functions extend beyond childhood growth to include maintaining lean body mass, bone density, and influencing metabolic processes such as lipolysis and gluconeogenesis throughout adulthood. Clinically, maintaining optimal Somatotropic Hormone pulsatility is a core strategy for vitality and anti-aging protocols.