Can fasting for 16 hours and in combination with exercising at the end of fast help stimulate growth hormone?

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Can fasting for 16 hrs and in combination with exercising at the end of fast help stimulate growth hormone? If so would it be best to draw blood at that time and use it in a prp session to help hair grow exponentially???

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, this is unlikely to stimulate hair growth. Prp is effective, but I have a very specific protocol, every 3-4 weeks for 6 months with prp therapy. I also add in progesterone to speed the healing process.  After that the injections are tailored down. You should also be on viviscal and other growth promoting ingredients. Cost will vary. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Intermittent fasting increases growth hormone secretion, it also decreases the hormone leptin levels which boosts testosterone levels. So yes, done right intermittent fasting stabilizes blood sugar levels, improves cellular metabolism, helps with weight loss, increases anabolic hormones  and long term it is associated with longevity.I’m not sure drawing blood at the end of fasting and injecting PRP will make a difference.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

This is unlikely to have any benefit at all. I would recommend against that at present based on what we understand.

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