HGH 36IU

What is HGH 36IU by Pfizer/El Lilly?

HGH 36IU is a pen with 36 IU of somatropin, the recombinant form of human growth hormone, and the manufacturer is given as Pfizer/El Lilly. Both names belong to large pharmaceutical groups that have produced growth hormone for decades. A dose of 36 IU corresponds to 12 mg of somatropin.

The pen format is the main practical difference from vials. Instead of drawing every dose with a syringe, the user dials the amount and injects it through a short, thin needle. Depending on the model, the powder and the liquid are combined inside the device or its cartridge before the first injection, and the pen then stays in the refrigerator between uses. Somatropin is a peptide hormone of 191 amino acids, identical in sequence to the natural hormone of the pituitary gland.

What is HGH used for?

Medically, growth hormone treats short stature caused by GH deficiency, Turner syndrome and some other conditions in children, as well as confirmed GH deficiency in adults. In adults it improves the balance between lean and fat tissue and supports bone density.

In sport and bodybuilding, HGH 36IU is used for its effect on body composition and recovery. GH raises IGF-1, mobilizes fat from fat tissue, helps the body hold on to protein, strengthens connective tissue and may speed up the healing of minor injuries. It is often added to steroid cycles or used during a diet to lose fat while keeping muscle. Its action is slow and cumulative, so short courses tend to disappoint.

How is HGH 36IU dosed?

The injection goes under the skin, usually in the belly or thigh, once a day or on five days out of seven. At 3 IU a day, one pen lasts twelve days; at 2 IU it lasts eighteen.

The ranges seen most often in the bodybuilding literature are 2 to 4 IU daily for fat loss and recovery, with higher amounts used by some advanced athletes. Course lengths of three to six months are typical, as visible changes take weeks to appear. Adult replacement therapy uses lower doses that are titrated against IGF-1 blood levels. Treat these as reference points only and settle the dose and the duration with a qualified medical professional.

What side effects are possible?

The most frequent complaints are linked to fluid retention and nerve compression:

• puffy face, swollen ankles and fingers;
• aching joints and stiff muscles;
• tingling and numbness in the hands, sometimes carpal tunnel syndrome;
• higher fasting blood sugar and lower insulin sensitivity;
• headache and, in some users, reduced thyroid hormone levels.

Prolonged high doses may cause thickening of bones and soft tissue and enlargement of organs. People with active or recent cancer, diabetic eye disease or a severe acute illness should not use growth hormone.

Package and ordering

The product is 1 pen of 36IU of somatropin by Pfizer/El Lilly. More options are listed in our Hormones & Peptides category. HGH 36IU is available to order on MaxLabs.co.