Effects of GH and insulin-like growth factor-I on body composition.

• In this review, different methods to estimate body composition are discussed shortly. The effects by GH on total and visceral fat mass, lean mass, muscle strength and body water are described. Gender differences in the sensitivity to GH administration are reviewed. Finally, a short description of the effects of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) administration on body composition has been included.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Endokrinologi och diabetes (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Endocrinology and Diabetes (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Adult

Body Composition

physiology

Female

Human Growth Hormone

pharmacology

Humans

Insulin-Like Growth Factor I

pharmacology

Male

Muscle

Skeletal

physiology

Sex Factors

Water-Electrolyte Balance

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