Is too much growth hormone a problem?

Yes, in middle aged people: People who eat a high-protein diet during middle age are more likely to die of cancer than those who eat less protein, a new study finds. http://www.scientificamerican. read more

People can also have too much growth hormone. Usually the cause is a pituitary gland tumor, which is not cancer. Too much growth hormone can cause gigantism in children, where their bones and their body grow too much. In adults, it can cause acromegaly, which makes the hands, feet and face larger than normal. read more

Acromegaly is a rare condition in which you make too much growth hormone. This causes various symptoms which slowly develop over several years. The most noticeable symptoms are that your hands and feet become larger and features of your face may become more prominent. read more

Growth hormone, as the name implies, is essential for the growth and development of babies and children. However, growth hormone also plays a role in regulating various body functions in adults. Too much or too little growth hormone, therefore, can result in medical problems. read more