Growth Hormone (GH / IGF-1)
Repairs tissues, builds muscle, burns fat, strengthens bones.
In general
- Higher
- Joint pain, swelling. Excessive growth if chronically elevated.
- Typical
- Quick recovery, lean muscle, strong, deep sleep.
- Lower
- Poor recovery, muscle loss, increased body fat, thin skin.
For women
- Higher
- Joint pain, swelling, enlarged features if severely elevated. Rare.
- Typical
- Good recovery, lean tone, healthy skin, deep sleep.
- Lower
- Low GH is normal for females. May cause slower recovery and dry skin.
For men
- Higher
- Joint pain, swelling. High is acceptable for males at moderate levels.
- Typical
- Fast recovery, lean muscle growth, fat burning, deep restorative sleep.
- Lower
- Poor muscle recovery, fat gain, thin skin, low energy. Common with bad sleep.
If it tends to run high
- Balanced Nutrition
Maintain even macronutrient distribution to regulate growth hormone naturally.
If it tends to run low
- HIIT Training
Short high-intensity bursts trigger the largest growth hormone spikes.
- Sleep Before 10:30 PM
GH peaks in the first deep sleep cycle. Earlier sleep = more GH.
- Don't Eat Before Bed
Food before sleep (especially sugar) blunts GH release by up to 75%.
This page is general education, not medical advice. HormoneGPT shows patterns based on your answers and does not measure growth hormone levels. If you are worried about symptoms, talk to a doctor; a blood test is the only way to measure hormone levels.