Dr. Baumgartner: Thank you, Lee, for the opportunity to share these products with the American public. HGH stands for Human Growth Hormone. It's a protein that is produced in the pituitary gland, a small endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain. HGH is essential to growth and development in our younger years, as well as physical fitness and general system maintenance in advanced years. Over time, we produce less HGH which corresponds with the reductions in lean muscle mass, increases in fat accumulation, and a generally weaker function that we associate with aging.

For over a decade now, HGH has been the focus of progressive anti-aging experts who believe that replenishing youthful levels can counter the signs of aging and help us regain some of the lost energy, strength and vitality of our youth. The topic is quite controversial, however, as pure pharmaceutical growth hormone is FDA approved only for very specific indications, not including anti-aging care.

That's why I developed my Swanson Rejuv HGH Activation Formula using ingredients documented within published medical literature as having a supportive effect on natural growth hormone production. It's my experience that whenever we can help enable our bodies' own natural abilities, we empower ourselves to reach our innate potential and maintain optimal wellness.

SWANSON: How do the ingredients in your HGH Activation Formula support growth hormone levels?

Dr. Baumgartner: The ingredients in my HGH Activation Formula were selected based on their roles in the intricate physiology of growth hormone production and maintenance of optimal circulating levels.

First and foremost is Alpha-GPC, a form of choline that is active within the brain. Alpha-GPC is a potent precursor to acetylcholine, one of the most abundant and important neurotransmitters in the body. Acetylcholine affects growth hormone levels both directly and indirectly: it stimulates the production and release of HGH while countering the effects of somatostatin, a governing hormone that suppresses the effects of circulating HGH. When acetylcholine levels fall, somatostatin levels rise such that, even if your pituitary is pumping out HGH, your body isn't benefiting. Alpha-GPC helps encourage optimal production while ensuring that circulating HGH remains active.

Now, growth hormone production rises and falls, depending on the time of day and your activities. Exercise naturally increases growth hormone levels, and the goal is to harness that momentum and keep levels up after a workout (or any strenuous activity). Studies suggest that GABA can be helpful in this way. GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a neurotransmitter that is concentrated within the hypothalamus, which regulates pituitary function. Research has shown that taking GABA supports the release of HGH substrates while at rest and augments exercise-induced HGH response. So GABA is the next important ingredient in my formula.

As I said earlier, HGH is a protein. All proteins are composed of individual amino acids. Therefore, I included key amino acids that serve as building blocks for the HGH protein—arginine, glutamine, tyrosine, valine, ornithine, glycine and lysine. In addition to providing the foundation for protein formation, amino acids have independent functional benefits as well. This balanced complement of amino acids is designed to provide both functional and foundational support for optimal HGH production.

Finally, I included an extract of the tropical herb Mucuna pruriens, which contains a direct precursor of catecholamine neuro transmitters that are actively involved in pituitary regulation and growth hormone production.

So, that's my formula for success in HGH promotion—carefully selected, biologically active nutrients in balanced proportions for comprehensive support.

SWANSON: Your formula is different from many supplements in that it comes in a spray. Can you explain why you chose this form of delivery?

Dr. Baumgartner: Absolutely. There's nothing wrong with capsules or tablets—in fact, I'm working on an encapsulated formula for HGH support as well—but these delivery systems are less efficient and best suited for global, or accumulative, support. My fast-acting spray is designed to support the body's natural response in a timely manner. Because HGH is released in bursts, particularly at night, you want to give the body the tools it needs at those times. So you spray a few sprays before you go to bed to support your naturally increased nighttime production. Then, you spray in the morning to give your body a bit of a nudge to keep the momentum going. If you exercise, you can spray a half hour before to augment the natural rise in HGH that your body will experience as you work out.

 

SWANSON: That makes perfect sense. As always, Dr. Baumgartner, you've fully considered the science to deliver a uniquely effective solution that I'm sure will help people enjoy a higher quality of life

Dr. Baumgartner: That's the goal—to help everyone achieve and maintain peak wellness so that we can enjoy all that life has to offer. I've seen people gain energy and vitality, lose weight and develop better physical fitness by taking steps that naturally support HGH levels; and I'm absolutely certain my HGH Activation Formula can help others achieve the same results. We've only got one life to live, so let's live it to the fullest and be all we can be!