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Did you know that one of the most important hormones your body produces is growth hormone? Consider what this youth hormone is responsible for.

* strengthens the bones, making them
more dense
* builds and maintains lean muscle
mass
* helps in the mobilizing of fat stores by
regulating the metabolism

As we age the body’s Growth Hormone production decreases. But, there is good news in all of this. By means of good nutrition and exercise you and I can, to a large extent, do things that will stimulate our bodies to produce and release this master hormone.

Following are three key factors to achieving this:

Regular exercise, sufficient and proper sleep, as well as consuming an adequate amount of protein are all things you and I can do to stimulate the pituitary gland to release more GH.

First, consider exercise, but not just any exercise will do. You many enjoy a nice slow stroll through the local park with your loved one, but that type of exercise is not going to stimulate growth hormone production.

Scientific research has shown that the best type of exericse to accomplish this goal is the type that creates an oxygen deficit in the body. Following a high intensity strength training program that incorporates the use of dumbbells, barbells, and kettle bells is exactly what’s needed. In addition, the best exercises to perform are compound exercises, that is, exercises that work the large muscle groups or even the whole body at one time. These exercises should include:

* Squats
* Deadlifts
* Bench presses
* Overhead barbell presses
* Lunges
* Machine leg presses

Performing these types of exercises to the point of exhaustion, or shortness of breath, creates an oxygen deficit and subsequently causes the body to burn fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. This results in fat loss while maintaining lean muscle. And, this manner of exercising really revs the metabolism. Research has shown that the fat burning effects last for up to two full days after the exercise session is completed. Above all, these kinds of exercises stimulate the body’s natural growth hormone production, which also helps your body to burn fat.

Secondly, consider the protein factor. Protein is made from amino acids. Growth Hormone needs the amino acids in order to do its job of mobilizing fat stores, repairing tissue, and revving up the metabolism. When you consume protein, whether lean animal protein or plant based protein, such as soy, your body releases glucagons, which turn your body into a fat burning machine!

Of course, you also need to consume carbohydrates and essential fatty acids in order to maintain a balanced nutritional plan. Carbs and essential fatty acids will also assist your body to produce fat burning Growth Hormone.

Next, think about protein. In order to carry out all its important tasks, which I mentioned at the beginning of this article, growth hormone needs the help of amino acids. Of course, protein is made from amino acids. Therefore, consuming lean, animal based protein, or plant based protein, such as soy, provides your body with a rich source of amino acids that can be supplied for the growth hormone to do its job. Eating
protein also stimulates the body to produce glucagons, which will turn your body into a 24/7 fat burner!
Don’t forget that your diet should also include some carbohydrates and essential fatty acids in order to maintain proper balance.

In the end, it’s up to you as to whether you’ll do what is necessary to get this youth hormone’s production going. However, if you do so, you’ll feel and look a whole lot better and leaner.

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