Open AccessEffects of an Oral Growth Hormone Secretagogue in Older Adults
Author(s) -
Heidi K. White,
Charles D. Petrie,
William Landschulz,
David B. MacLean,
Ann Taylor,
Kenneth W. Lyles,
Jeanne Y. Wei,
Andrew R. Hoffman,
Roberto Salvatori,
Mark P. Ettinger,
Miriam C. Morey,
Marc R. Blackman,
George R. Merriam
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2008-0632
Subject(s) - secretagogue , endocrinology , medicine , context (archaeology) , muscle mass , secretion , ghrelin , growth hormone , hormone , biology , paleontology
GH secretion declines with age, possibly contributing to reduced muscle mass, strength, and function. GH secretagogues (GHS) may increase muscle mass and physical performance.
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