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Friday, May 30, 2014

Diet for HGH

Human growth hormone, or HGH, has received much attention from the anti-aging and athletic community. HGH is naturally secreted from the pituitary gland in varying doses and can have a number of positive effects on the body, including increasing bone density, muscle mass, and exercise ability while decreasing levels of body fat. HGH supplementation requires a doctor's permission, but you can increase your natural production of HGH through dietary manipulations.

HGH Diet Theory

    Consume a diet that is high in both protein and carbohydrates to boost your natural production of human growth hormone. According to a study conducted at the University of Virginia, a higher carb diet was more effective at increasing natural growth hormone production than a diet high in fats. Likewise, an article from the online training source Peak Performance reported that adequate protein consumption also plays a role in HGH production. According to information from the American Dietetic Association, protein needs vary depending on your activity level, with exercising individuals requiring anywhere from 0.5 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Therefore, a 200-lb. individual will need anywhere from 100 to 160 grams of protein each day to optimize recovery capacity and HGH output.

HGH Diet Specifics

    Consume a diet consisting of roughly 50 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein and 20 percent fat to optimize your natural production of HGH. Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy carbs, avoiding sugars, alcohol and refined flour while aiming to consume plenty of fruits, vegetables and 100 percent whole grains. Protein sources should be lean and natural; aim for lean red meat, chicken, turkey, seafood and low-fat dairy to make up most of your protein needs. Fat should come primarily from unsaturated sources (olive oil, fish oils, nuts and seeds), while limiting your consumption of saturated and trans fats. Aim to eat nothing but balanced meals, with half of your plate taken up by healthy carb sources, and the remainder split nearly evenly between a lean protein source and a type of unsaturated fat. This will enable you to maximize your HGH output with minimal fuss and record keeping, as eating nothing but balanced meals will ensure that you do not have to play catchup on certain nutrients throughout the day.

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