It is used in the treatment of growth failure in children and IGF-1 deficiency, or growth hormone deficiency
Mechanisms include reduction of excitotoxicity and oxidative stress, enhanced neurotrophic factor expression supporting neuronal survival, angiogenesis improving cerebral blood flow, and modulation of dopamine and serotonin systems
Yes, they may also cause pain in your breast, not that severe, but they can cause mild irritation
So rather than focusing on the label alone, its more useful to look at the full picture
We lack the research on products that can be used during pregnancy because exposing women and their unborn children to possible harm would be unethical, says Frances McKindsey, MD, FACOG, an ob-gyn at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in El Segundo, California
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