It may help improve sperm motility and morphology while reducing DNA fragmentation, which is essential for successful fertilization
Although dysfunction of the valves in leg veins is the typical cause of increased venous blood pressure, other factors can also contribute, including obstruction of the veins (eg, by blood clots) and decreased contraction of calf muscles (eg, due to leg immobility)
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The growth-promoting effects of growth hormone include muscle tissue hypertrophy (which may be desired by some but represents an anabolic effect), bone growth and remodeling (problematic after growth plates close), organ enlargement with chronic supraphysiologic doses (cardiac hypertrophy, acromegaly features), connective tissue proliferation (potentially contributing to joint pain and carpal tunnel syndrome), and cellular proliferation that may support tumor growth in susceptible individuals
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Published 2014 Dec 22