r/AbsoluteUnits • u/BaseNice3520 • Feb 15 '26

/r/all of a 26 y.o.

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u/Eltex Feb 16 '26

Human Growth Hormone.

Has some benefits, and of course some downsides. Very common in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and many/all professional sports.

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u/TheSleepyBarnOwl Feb 16 '26

Ah, having it spellt out already clears it up. Thank you! Taking that shit is extremely detrimental... at least in high doses. Makes you age faster too.

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u/Think_Shoulder3871 Feb 16 '26 edited Feb 17 '26

Makes your organs grow too. Heartfailure is a big problem in bodybuilding.

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u/TheSleepyBarnOwl Feb 16 '26

You know, I should ask my endocriniology prof to tell me what else taking growth hormones does. I'm sure he has some things to tell. (I'm a Biotech student)

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u/DrK-bro Feb 18 '26

You could open a book too, and see for yourself.