Has anybody heard of this product or has used it before. I was wondering if this spray could be used to mix in Fina for oral use. Here is the artical that I found. Let me know what you guys think.
Science Research A NEW SPRAY DELIVERS GROWTH HORMONE LEGALLY...
By Dave Palumbo
NPC Junior Nationals Heavyweight Champion Growth hormone (GH) has garnered quite a reputation as an efficacious fat burner, potent regenerative agent and immune-system booster. While these hormone-replacement benefits have practical applications among the antiaging set, GH is available only by prescription and is a banned substance in organized athletics.While the efficacy of and demand for GH aren’t in question, there is debate as to the best way to get GH into the bloodstream.
Until recently, conventional methods of intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of GH were the only viable options, since ingestion of the long-chain protein hormone (191 amino acids) results in its digestion and ultimate destruction in the gastrointestinal tract. Recently, however, a team of scientist from Europe and the United States succeeded in creating an “oral transporter” (made from a unique polymer matrix) that can deliver large-molecule nutrients and hormones intact through the oral mucosa via a spray. Developed into a product called Biotropin Growth Hormone, this new delivery system shuttles biologically active (recombinant) human growth hormone (HGH) through the mucosa of the hard palate into the blood supply of the pituitary gland, where it’s then dispersed to the rest of the body. It should be noted that Biotropin differs greatly from products like proHGH and other GH releasers. The latter are secretagogues, precursors and stimulants, whereas the new oral product is genuine HGH made from recombinant microorganisms. Its authenticity was verified by Quest Diagnostics, Inc. in San Diego, California. Iron athletes take note: Biotropin is 100% legal because it is considered a dietary supplement (the dose of GH is low enough to be considered homeopathic), a classification that does not require FDA approval. LESS IS MORE The HGH in the spray is meticulously combined with a unique polymer matrix and placed into an aerosol bottle, which then delivers a premeasured dose in every spray. The manufacturer recommends a dosage of three to six sprays per day for hormone replacement, which would exhaust a bottle of
Biotropin in two to four weeks. At approximately $110 per bottle, (this site sells it for $59.00) that amounts to just $4-$8 per day; by comparison, the daily cost for injections is about $45. What is the actual dosage of GH being delivered per spray? Injected GH is measured in international units (IU), and one IU of GH equals 250,000 nanograms (ng). Athletes who use GH inject at least two IU per day (500,000 ng). Since each metered spray of Biotropin is equivalent to 50 ng, three sprays a day equals just 150 ng of GH, which seems to be a very small quantity compared to the injected version. However, the manufacturer claims that 150ng daily is the perfect therapeutic dose for the average individual, with 300 ng daily being the maximum necessary for even the most deficient patient. Aside from its legal status and cheaper price, why would a person choose Biotropin over the more concentrated injectable form? According to the manufacturer, frequent oral sprays actually stimulate the pituitary gland to naturally produce more GH, whereas large GH injections overstimulate the body and result in the shutdown of natural secretion.
The claim has been supported by some experimental data showing that blood GH levels fall (due to its destruction in the liver) two hours after a GH injection, whereas two hours after a single spray of Biotropin, blood GH levels actually increase, due to continued GH output by the pituitary. The manufacturers would also have you believe that due to the GH absorption occurring physically proximate to the pituitary gland, it is utilized more efficiently because “it does not suffer dilution in the bloodstream.” That’s a red herring: Since GH must ultimately enter the bloodstream to exert any of its actions, the point of delivery is essentially irrelevant. IGF-I INCREASES According to an unpublished study being conducted at the Waveland Wellness Center in Chicago and sponsored by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, a broad range of both male and female patients with varying medical conditions, such as arthritis and diabetes, are self administered the GH spray.
The results to date - both empirical and anecdotal - indicate positive physical “well-being,” as well as elevated serum insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-I) levels among users. This is important, because after entering the bloodstream, GH travels to the liver, where it is rapidly degraded and IGF-I is liberated. Scientists, therefore, use IGF-I as a reliable reference to predict serum GH levels. The folks at Biotropin would like us to believe that their product truly is “life from lifelessness” - that the GH in their product will help restore bodies to their former youthful states. They don’t claim Biotropin will result in tremendous hyperplastic muscle growth, but they do suggest it will help the body regenerate and repair, as well as help burn bodyfat by offsetting the actions of insulin. In the final analysis, this new oral spray appears to provide the body with a viable dose of human GH that may help replace the diminishing supply associated with aging. Like DHEA and melatonin, Biotropin may find its nutritional niche in the antiaging arena, where a maturing yuppie generation will grab at any pharmaceutical ammunition in the war against growing older. Regardless of the claims Biotropin makes about its product, or its efficacy, the unique polymer-matrix spray should prove valuable in offering the medical community a new vehicle for delivering large-molecule nutrients and complex hormones (e.g., insulin, thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, IGF-I) into the bloodstream. Reprinted with the permission of FLEX Magazine copyright 1998. All rights reserved.
Science Research A NEW SPRAY DELIVERS GROWTH HORMONE LEGALLY...
By Dave Palumbo
NPC Junior Nationals Heavyweight Champion Growth hormone (GH) has garnered quite a reputation as an efficacious fat burner, potent regenerative agent and immune-system booster. While these hormone-replacement benefits have practical applications among the antiaging set, GH is available only by prescription and is a banned substance in organized athletics.While the efficacy of and demand for GH aren’t in question, there is debate as to the best way to get GH into the bloodstream.
Until recently, conventional methods of intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of GH were the only viable options, since ingestion of the long-chain protein hormone (191 amino acids) results in its digestion and ultimate destruction in the gastrointestinal tract. Recently, however, a team of scientist from Europe and the United States succeeded in creating an “oral transporter” (made from a unique polymer matrix) that can deliver large-molecule nutrients and hormones intact through the oral mucosa via a spray. Developed into a product called Biotropin Growth Hormone, this new delivery system shuttles biologically active (recombinant) human growth hormone (HGH) through the mucosa of the hard palate into the blood supply of the pituitary gland, where it’s then dispersed to the rest of the body. It should be noted that Biotropin differs greatly from products like proHGH and other GH releasers. The latter are secretagogues, precursors and stimulants, whereas the new oral product is genuine HGH made from recombinant microorganisms. Its authenticity was verified by Quest Diagnostics, Inc. in San Diego, California. Iron athletes take note: Biotropin is 100% legal because it is considered a dietary supplement (the dose of GH is low enough to be considered homeopathic), a classification that does not require FDA approval. LESS IS MORE The HGH in the spray is meticulously combined with a unique polymer matrix and placed into an aerosol bottle, which then delivers a premeasured dose in every spray. The manufacturer recommends a dosage of three to six sprays per day for hormone replacement, which would exhaust a bottle of
Biotropin in two to four weeks. At approximately $110 per bottle, (this site sells it for $59.00) that amounts to just $4-$8 per day; by comparison, the daily cost for injections is about $45. What is the actual dosage of GH being delivered per spray? Injected GH is measured in international units (IU), and one IU of GH equals 250,000 nanograms (ng). Athletes who use GH inject at least two IU per day (500,000 ng). Since each metered spray of Biotropin is equivalent to 50 ng, three sprays a day equals just 150 ng of GH, which seems to be a very small quantity compared to the injected version. However, the manufacturer claims that 150ng daily is the perfect therapeutic dose for the average individual, with 300 ng daily being the maximum necessary for even the most deficient patient. Aside from its legal status and cheaper price, why would a person choose Biotropin over the more concentrated injectable form? According to the manufacturer, frequent oral sprays actually stimulate the pituitary gland to naturally produce more GH, whereas large GH injections overstimulate the body and result in the shutdown of natural secretion.
The claim has been supported by some experimental data showing that blood GH levels fall (due to its destruction in the liver) two hours after a GH injection, whereas two hours after a single spray of Biotropin, blood GH levels actually increase, due to continued GH output by the pituitary. The manufacturers would also have you believe that due to the GH absorption occurring physically proximate to the pituitary gland, it is utilized more efficiently because “it does not suffer dilution in the bloodstream.” That’s a red herring: Since GH must ultimately enter the bloodstream to exert any of its actions, the point of delivery is essentially irrelevant. IGF-I INCREASES According to an unpublished study being conducted at the Waveland Wellness Center in Chicago and sponsored by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, a broad range of both male and female patients with varying medical conditions, such as arthritis and diabetes, are self administered the GH spray.
The results to date - both empirical and anecdotal - indicate positive physical “well-being,” as well as elevated serum insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-I) levels among users. This is important, because after entering the bloodstream, GH travels to the liver, where it is rapidly degraded and IGF-I is liberated. Scientists, therefore, use IGF-I as a reliable reference to predict serum GH levels. The folks at Biotropin would like us to believe that their product truly is “life from lifelessness” - that the GH in their product will help restore bodies to their former youthful states. They don’t claim Biotropin will result in tremendous hyperplastic muscle growth, but they do suggest it will help the body regenerate and repair, as well as help burn bodyfat by offsetting the actions of insulin. In the final analysis, this new oral spray appears to provide the body with a viable dose of human GH that may help replace the diminishing supply associated with aging. Like DHEA and melatonin, Biotropin may find its nutritional niche in the antiaging arena, where a maturing yuppie generation will grab at any pharmaceutical ammunition in the war against growing older. Regardless of the claims Biotropin makes about its product, or its efficacy, the unique polymer-matrix spray should prove valuable in offering the medical community a new vehicle for delivering large-molecule nutrients and complex hormones (e.g., insulin, thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, IGF-I) into the bloodstream. Reprinted with the permission of FLEX Magazine copyright 1998. All rights reserved.