Somatotropin

Somatotropin, often referred to as growth hormone, is a protein hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. It plays a crucial role in growth, metabolism, and overall body composition by stimulating growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration. Somatotropin helps in building muscle, maintaining healthy bones, and regulating fat metabolism. Its levels are highest during childhood and adolescence but decline with age. In medicine, synthetic versions of growth hormone are used to treat growth disorders in children and certain conditions in adults, but misuse in sports and bodybuilding raises ethical concerns.