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Federal law prohibits use of synthetic growth hormones in all poultry and pork products. But as for other things, like beef, pretty much anything goes. They make the steers grow quicker and bigger. Why they are commercially available at all is beyond me. There is a good reason why Cycling and Baseball have banned the use of growth hormones, I think the same logic applies to them being used in our food.
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Are steroids and growth hormones safe?

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Our sports-loving nation loves a winner, and it's fair to say that most of the 5 million boys and girls who compete in high school sports love to win. Some of them will go to great lengths to do so. That may mean using performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids and human growth hormone. Anabolic steroids--compounds similar to the male hormone testosterone--are too often used by athletes, both boys and girls, to build muscle.
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Do Golden Spoon? products contain any Growth Hormones?

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Golden Spoon guarantees that all its milk products are rBST (recombinant bovine somatotropin) free. All milk sources coming into its dairy facility have been guaranteed rBST free.
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Are turkeys injected with growth hormones?

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Turkeys grown for consumption in the U.S. are not given any steroids or hormones during the growing process. No hormones have been approved for use in turkeys. Genetic improvements as a result of breeding, better feed formulation and modern management practices are responsible for the larger turkeys produced today. Turkeys reach maturity between four and nine months of age. Older turkeys are tough, useless and not on the market for consumption.
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What are the effects of hormones on hair growth?

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Animal studies and different human disease patterns have shown a number of ways in which hormones may affect hair growth, including (taken from Speroff L, Glass RH, Kase NG. Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, Williams and Wilkins, ch 14, 1994), Androgens, such as testosterone, initiate the growth and increase the pigmentation of sexual hair (i.e., that hair that responds to sex steroids).
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Are antibiotics or growth hormones used in the grass-fed beef cattle?

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Antibiotic use in our cattle is limited to clinically sick animals only. We never use sub-therapeutic levels of antibiotic in our feed. We never sell an animal that has been treated twice. All animals that receive antibiotics are given a shot if they are clinically ill. That means they are obviously sick and are running a temperature; cattle are susceptible to pneumonia and occasionally need to be treated just like people.
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Are your source cows treated with growth hormones?

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of October 1st, 2006 the milk we use for our yogurt is artificial growth hormone (rBST, rBGH) free. The co-op that supplies our milk organized its producers and banned the use of the hormone. Our new labels will reflect that change. We use regular commercial milk so the farmers probably use antibiotics, however, all milk processed in the United States is required to be tested for, among other things, antibiotics. If any antibiotics are found in the milk, the milk is destroyed.
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Are growth hormones given to dairy cows?

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Growth hormones are banned on all dairy farms in the UK, not just organic farms. Some scientists believe that these growth hormones can be passed through milk, causing children to mature faster.
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Do I have to replace all hormones i.e. testosterone, growth hormone?

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Hormones may be replaced separately or in any combination. Better results are obtained from taking a combination of hormones. We like to say there is a 1+1=3 relationship. We understand the cost limitation on growth hormone. The Potential Benefits far out-weigh the cost.
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Are over-the-counter Human Growth Hormones and other hormones effective?

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Rarely, if ever. The reason we use prescription hormones is because over-the-counter products don't actually have true HGH. Rather, they use compounds called oral secretagogues to stimulate the body's production of HGH. The actual result is little to no effect. For the programme to be optimally effective, you need baseline hormone blood levels, and then use pharmaceutical-grade natural hormones and nutraceuticals from a registered compounding pharmacy.
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How do I solubilize the plant growth hormones to put on my research plants?

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Research Organics has a chart and instructions on how to use the indole butyric acid products. These instructions are shipped with the product documentation. Many of the plant growth hormones are soluble in water - most of the sodium and potassium salts. The free acids need to be solubilized in a minimal amount of alcohol, such as ethanol or methanol, and then complete the dilution with water.
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Are your animals ever given hormones or growth additives?

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Blackwing does not permit any animal we raise or purchase to be administered hormones or growth additives.
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Will Human Growth Hormones help me become taller and if so, which ones should I take?

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Human Growth Hormone (HGH) can only be used to increase height when taken by injection is only effective before a child reaches puberty. In fact, they should ideally be started about the age of eight. The cost ranges between $20,000 and $40,000 a year and may not be covered by Health Insurance. Over the counter Human Growth Hormones available in pill or liquid form can have no effect on height. Taken orally, the hormones are broken down by stomach acids before they can enter the bloodstream.
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Are antibiotics or growth hormones used in New Zealand pork production?

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Although the growth hormone porcine somatotroprin (pST) is registered in New Zealand, it is not available for purchase. Pork producers additionally complete an animal status declaration in which they state they are not using (pST). Antibiotics are used only when necessary for the health and welfare of the animal. Some antibiotics have a growth promotion effect as they allow the pig to absorb more from their feed.
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What are the effects of growth hormones on the animals and on the quality of their meat?

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Cattle-breeders use growth hormones, which are not allowed in Europe, for different profitable purposes. The treated cattle converts the food better in meat, thus a treated animal needs less kilo's of food to gain weight than an animal that has not been treated. In this way, the farmer is making a considerable saving of costs in his food supply. Treated cattle also gain quicker in weight than untreated animals.
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I was told that Human Growth Hormones could help me lose weight. Is this true?

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Studies have shown that there can be as much as a 14.4% loss of fat on average after six months, without dieting.
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What Should I Know About Hormones?

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A general answer to this question is that you should know as much as possible. Hormones are powerful drugs, and have potentially serious side effects. This is why it's such a good idea to work through an endocrinologist when starting on hormones; he will check your medical history and your general health, and will work with you to monitor your progress while maintaining your physical safety. I strongly recommend doing some background reading before you visit the doctor.
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What About Herbal Hormones?

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Some herbal products contain or mimic hormones, and some people feel that this is a viable alternative to going through the medical profession. I don't recommend this approach for the following reasons: Hormones carry sufficient health risks that medical monitoring is a very good idea. Along with the general concern about side effects, medical monitoring is important to establish a correct dosage.
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Are there hormones in the herbs?

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No. Some herbs contain phyto-oestrogens (plant-steroids), but these are not the same as human hormones. Sometimes we may use a homeopathic called progesteronum to encourage the body to produce more progesterone, but this is only done on a case by case scenario if necessary. Your therapist will communicate with you and let you know if they feel this is appropriate. Because it is a homeopathic preparation this is thousands of times less concentrated than any synthetic medication you would take.
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Do I have to replace all hormones i.e. testosterone, growth hormone, thyroid and DHEA?

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Hormones may be replaced separately or in combination. The Best results are obtained when all declining or imbalanced hormonal conditions are corrected. We understand the cost limitation on growth hormone, but the cost for Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid, and DHEA is considered affordable.
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What age is appropriate to start taking human growth hormones?

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HGH should not be used by anyone under 21 years old. As intelligent individuals, each one of us must decide this for him or herself. But if you're over 30 and experiencing problems that didn't exist 10 years ago, maybe these problems are caused by a decreased levels of HGH in your blood. By age 30 that level is about one third of what it used to be at age 18. For most people the age of 18 was a time when we took our health for granted.
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Which product is best and safe for aid in the production of Testosterone and growth hormones?

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I am just back at the gym (1 hour each morning) and starting a low carb diet. I like the sound of the Nectar protein drink as most I have tried have been less than pleasant tasting. Is this a suitable product for someone wanting to lose weight? If so, what is the size it comes in and what do you mix it with (water, juice or milk).
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Why does Dakota Farms? ban the use of growth hormones for its cattle?

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Growth hormones are used in over 90% of the conventional cattle production in the United States. They are used to increase the rate of lean muscle growth at a rapid pace. Dakota Farms? natural beef is a Never-Ever Growth Hormone product, raised by ranchers who follow the experience of their fathers and grandfathers before them. Our natural beef are not hurried to reach a weight by the use of supplemental growth promotants. Growth promotants can generate more variation in beef tenderness.
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Hormone Replacement FAQ
Health is a holistic goal, and hormonal health put simply, is a large and significant factor of that big picture. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was developed to replace the hormones the ovaries made during the reproductive years in a woman's life, and hence reduce or eliminate menopausal symptoms.
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Menopause - FAQ
Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. Recently the results of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS) study have only added to the dilemma by demonstrating an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke. Each woman is a unique individual with her own set of risks, history, concerns and worries.
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Hormones are proteins secreted by specialized cells that tell other cells what to do. By age 50 most of our hormones decrease by up to 20 to 30%. These hormonal signals are necessary to maintain cellular health. Hormonal depletion is correlated with the onset of age related diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and atherosclerosis. It is necessary then to maintain appropriate balance between all hormones to optimize health and minimize disease onset.
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Will this affect growth?

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Some children experience slow growth and stature ("failure to thrive"). In some cases, depending on the circumstances, supplements are required and growth hormones used when children consistently score below the 5th percentile of standard growth and development charts.
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