Previous randomized, controlled studies of growth hormone supplementation in the elderly have reported body-composition improvements but no beneficial effect on strength or physical function. The findings of a new study, however, hint at a potential benefit from the treatment for elderly individuals with functional decline.
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Lee, P., Ho, K. Growth hormone supplementation: a silver lining for the aged?. Nat Rev Endocrinol 5, 424–425 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2009.144
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