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  • Growth hormone is produced by our brain’s pituitary gland and governs our height, bone length and muscle growth.
  • Some people abuse synthetic growth hormone in the mistaken belief it will help them increase muscle size and strength.
  • Growth hormone abuse can cause an irreversible condition called acromegaly, which is the overgrowth of bones in the face, hands and feet.

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Reviewed on: 28-04-2017