Initially, preparations of growth hormone began to be used for medical purpose, however, almost at the same time this hormone is widespread in sports, because of its ability to increase muscle mass and reduce body fat.
Okokuqala, amalungiselelo okukhula kwe-hormone aqala ukusetshenziselwa injongo yezokwelapha, nokho, cishe ngesikhathi esifanayo le hormone yayisakazeke ezemidlalo, ngenxa yokuthi ikhono layo lokukhulisa ubunzima be-muscle nokunciphisa amanoni omzimba.