akeaways. Human growth hormone (HGH), produced by the pituitary gland, regulates growth and metabolism. Synthetic HGH, which you can get by prescription, treats conditions like short stature in children and muscle-wasting diseases in adults. It's not FDA-approved for anti-aging or performance enhancement.
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro brand) is used for type 2 diabetes to help improve blood sugar levels. In type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide decreases blood sugar levels by helping release insulin when blood sugar levels are high, lowering the amount of sugar the liver makes, and slowing food movement through the intestines