"Actigrol": reviews from endocrinologists, composition, use, contraindications

In the article we will look at the reviews of endocrinologists about Actigrol.

Small stature, frequent fractures and dislocations, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system - all this is the most common reason for taking the drug "Actigrol" for growth. It was developed by leading scientists in the field of physiology and endocrinology. This product is based on only natural elements, so it can be used without a prescription from a specialist. It has no contraindications or age restrictions. The patented formula of the product activates its own growth potential. This means that every person has a chance to grow at least 1-4 cm.

Reviews from endocrinologists about Actigrol for growth will be presented at the end of the article.

After administration, an active increase in the production of growth hormone in the body begins. At the same time, there is a slowdown in the elimination of two components that are responsible for the growth and development of bone and connective tissue - phosphorus and calcium. As protein production increases, cartilage and bone tissue are strengthened. They gradually increase the concentration of glucosamine sulfate, which is responsible for the stable functioning of the musculoskeletal system.

The pharmacological agent "Actigrol" is a biological food supplement that is a source of glucosamine, tannins, an additional source of beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, vitamins B6, E, C, as well as zinc and iodine. It is used in the treatment of degenerative and chronic inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system, as well as for the prevention of osteoporosis.

You should read the reviews of endocrinologists about Actigrol in advance.

Pharmacological properties

Properties of the main components in the composition of Actigrol:

1. Glucosamine sulfate is present in high concentrations in healthy joint tissues. The main factor in the occurrence of osteoarthritis (degenerative dystrophic joint pathology) is considered to be the body’s inability to independently produce glucosamines, which have anti-inflammatory properties, support joints and connective tissue, nourishing them. These substances inhibit the formation of radicals and superoxide enzymes, which contribute to the destruction of cartilage tissue.
2. Calcium carbonate is an additional source of dietary calcium.
3. Fucus is a plant that contains iodine in an easily digestible form. It helps regulate metabolism and stabilize the functions of the thyroid gland. In addition to iodine, the plant contains natural active substances - fucoidans and alginates, which have antioxidant, immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effects. The dietary fiber of this medicinal plant helps remove excess salts and xenobiotics from the body.
4. Angelica (root and rhizome) is a plant that has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. The substances that make up it are highly effective for gout, muscle and rheumatic pain, and for radiculitis. The biologically active substances of angelica are essential oils, furocoumarins, organic acids, and tannins.
5. Beta-carotene (provitamin A), calcium pantothenate, vitamins C and E, zinc and folic acid are an antioxidant complex that helps reduce oxidative stress and enhance the processes of regeneration and bone tissue formation, helping to compensate for the deficiency of the body's antioxidant defense.
6. Sabelnik is a medicinal plant containing flavonoids, tannins, ascorbic acid, essential oils, carotene, and a certain amount of saponins. These substances have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, salt-removing, antirheumatic and wound-healing effects. They are effective for various osteoarticular pathologies, including salt deposits in the joints of the arms and legs, sprains and dislocations, rheumatic diseases (gouty and rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, reactive arthritis), osteochondrosis (musculofascial spasm, acute discogenic lumbodynia, discogenic cervicalgia of subacute or acute type).

Reviews about the use of Actigrol are mostly positive.

Indications for use

If you believe the reviews, Actigrol for growth is a very effective drug. According to the instructions for use, the food supplement is prescribed as a source of glucosamine, tannins, an additional source of calcium pantothenate, beta-carotene, vitamins B6, C, E, folic acid, zinc and iodine in order to restore and form bone and cartilage tissue, to stimulate development musculoskeletal system, achieving growth potential, to normalize the processes of skeletal formation. In addition, this pharmacological drug is prescribed for dietary prevention of involutional osteoporosis, inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system of a chronic course (osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis).

Hope for a pill

At the beginning of the outgoing year, from January 13 to 27, the growth in sales of dietary supplements in monetary terms was 30% compared to the same period last year, DSM Group told Izvestia.
At the same time, medications for weight loss were not popular at that time. Soon buyers became interested in medicines. From March 16 to 22, sales of weight loss drugs increased in monetary terms by 33%, and dietary supplements by 11% compared to the same period last year. And their sales volumes in total increased by 25%.

The next surge occurred at the end of summer. From August 24 to August 31, sales of weight loss drugs increased by 37% compared to the same period last year. And their sales volumes, together with dietary supplements, jumped by 26%.

Throughout December, there has been a drop in sales of dietary supplements by an average of 20% and a slight decrease in weight loss medications.

— March is the traditional month for trying to get in shape for summer. But the increase in sales of weight loss drugs at the end of summer is most likely due to the fact that people began to actively return to work after working remotely, when there were some easing of restrictive measures. In winter, no one usually loses weight—excess weight is not visible under outer clothing, and New Year’s feasts will add inches to everyone’s waist. Most likely, in the spring of 2021 we can again expect an increase in sales of weight loss drugs,” said Sergei Shulyak, CEO of DSM Group.

For growth

Human height is a rather individual concept that depends on many different factors. These are genetic and intrauterine prerequisites, a balanced diet, psycho-emotional environment, and the absence of chronic diseases.

It was with the aim of increasing growth that, after many experiments, Actigrol was developed - an absolutely natural remedy. The drug is intended to stimulate human growth naturally at the age of 12-35 years. Scientific research has proven that until the age of 35, the growth zones located in the bones of the skeleton remain unclaimed. For certain reasons, they cannot always show their potential, and in this case people are left with a certain resource for growth. This potential is present in every person, and it can be used up to 35 years of age. Actigrol has the ability to enhance growth within the limits of this potential. The main factor in its regulation is the endocrine system. The growth process is determined by a number of hormones: insulin, somatropic hormone, glucocorticosteroids and sex hormones. The mechanism of action of this product is determined by its composition. Its intake promotes the production of growth hormone with concomitant inhibition of the processes of excretion of phosphorus and calcium in the urine. This indicates an increase in protein synthesis, which is considered evidence of the process of increased osteogenesis.

Review of gel fillers for contouring and lip augmentation

The result of the contouring procedure, including lip correction, directly depends on the quality and manufacturer of the filler gel ( from the English fill - fill ).

Our clinic’s choice in favor of one filler or another is strictly justified. We are guided by the following criteria:

• safety - ideal biocompatibility with body tissues; absence of allergic reactions; quality of crosslinking of hyaluronic acid molecules, etc.;
• efficiency - the ability to obtain a predictable and desired result; aesthetically acceptable and beautiful result;
• social responsibility of the brand to doctors and patients: the volume of clinical studies conducted on product safety and its effectiveness; the company's level of investment in research and development; availability of direct medical representatives of the manufacturer on site, etc.

Based on the listed criteria, we made a choice in favor of fillers from four well-known brands:

1. Juvederm;
2. Filorga;
3. Belotero;
4. Princess.

Now let's talk in more detail about each of them.

Princess, Croma (Austria)

Princess fillers ( “Brand of the Year” - 2009 at the exhibition in Monaco ) were developed by the large pharmaceutical corporation Croma (Austria). They are created on the basis of hyaluronic acid of non-biological origin.

Princess gels can be used not only after thirty years of age to correct wrinkles, but also to correct and enlarge lips in very young patients.

In the synthesis of Princess fillers, innovative SMART technology was used, which made the consistency of the gels extremely homogeneous. T.n. An intelligent filler system allows them to penetrate into the structures of the skin layer where the gels are injected. Hyaluronic acid in gels is represented by long molecules with cross-links; the preparations have increased viscosity - this allows the tissues to keep their shape well and not spread.

Princess Filler (1 ml) is indicated for replenishing small amounts of tissue (correction of nasolabial folds, wrinkles around the eyes and in the corners of the lips, neck wrinkles, volume of the hands, facial modeling), injected into the middle and superficial layers of the dermis. It costs eight months.

Princess Volume (1 ml) is denser, it is indicated for volumetric contouring: replenishing lost tissue volumes and restoring facial contours. They restore the volume and contours of the cheeks, cheekbones, chin and lips, reduce deep nasolabial folds, and correct atrophic scars. Princess Volume is especially appreciated by older patients for its ability to restore seemingly irretrievably lost volumes to facial tissues. The gel lasts from eight to twelve months.

Belotero, Merz Pharma (Switzerland, Germany)

Belotero fillers are the latest generation monophasic gel fillers produced by the pharmaceutical company Merz Pharma (Switzerland, Germany).

Belotero Soft filler (1 ml) is an excellent product of choice for the correction and bio-reinforcement of wrinkles in particularly delicate areas (fine wrinkles around the lips, under the eyes and in the crow’s feet area, nasolacrimal groove, neck, arms and décolleté).

Belotero Balance filler (1 ml) is ideal for increasing lip volume, correcting nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, and wrinkles around the lips. Another option is correction of shallow scars.

Belotero Intense filler (1 ml) lasts in tissues for up to twelve months. It has a cross-linked structure and retains moisture well. It is used to increase the volume of the lips and to fill deep wrinkles in the décolleté and neck, forehead, cheeks and chin.

Juvederm, Allergan (USA)

Juvederm products are manufactured in France by Allergan (USA); These premium fillers are deservedly considered the flagships in the world of gels based on hyaluronic acid.

We use two lines of drugs: Ultra and Vycross (and biorevitalizant Hydrate, but that's a slightly different story).

The Ultra line of preparations are preparations of stabilized hyaluronic acid (they also contain lidocaine).

Juvederm Ultra 3 (1 ml) is used for the correction of deep and medium wrinkles and lip augmentation, for facial contouring.

Juvederm Ultra Smile (0.55 ml) is used to correct fine wrinkles around the lips, as well as to correct the shape of the lips. The drug of choice for those who enlarge lips for the first time.

Juvederm Ultra 4 (1 ml) is used to correct deep wrinkles, correct the shape of the face, cheekbones and chin, and correct the lips.

The Vycross line of gels is a new generation of gels based on hyaluronic acid, in which there are twice as many cross-links (they also contain lidocaine for pain relief).

Juvederm Voluma filler (1 ml) was developed to fill the missing volumes: returning youthful volume to the cheekbones, cheeks, creating volume in the chin area.

Juvederm Volift filler (1 ml) is designed to correct facial contours and fill nasolabial folds.

Juvederm Volift Retouch filler (0.5 ml) is Volift gel in 0.5 ml syringes (smaller correction volumes).

Filorga, IPSEN (USA, France)

Filorga premium filler gels are produced by the permanent (since 1978!) leader in the sector of high-tech cosmetic injectable preparations, the French company Filorga.

Filler X-HA 3 (1 ml) - recommended for filling nasolabial folds and wrinkles of any depth, including eyebrow folds, for correcting purse-string wrinkles, for replenishing insufficient tissue volume in the corners of the mouth and for increasing lip volume and correcting their asymmetry.

Filler X-HA Volume (1 ml) – more dense and viscous; Accordingly, it can be used to restore missing volumes of the face (cheekbones, lips, cheeks, chin), perform facial contouring, correct nasolacrimal grooves and nasolabial folds.

The final choice of filler remains with the cosmetologist, taking into account the characteristics of your face and the desired result.

Reviews from doctors about Actigrol

Experts indicate that the drug does not harm the body, but its effect on the hormonal system is rather doubtful. According to reviews from endocrinologists, Actigrol is not able to significantly increase a person’s height. It does not consist of hormones, but of substances of plant origin. They cannot have a significant effect on the endocrine system responsible for growth.

Which doctor should I contact?

If a person has complexes about his height and wants to increase it, then first of all it is necessary to consult a doctor to find out whether there are drugs for increasing height that are suitable specifically for him, whether surgical intervention is possible, etc. Any drugs, hormonal or not, should be taken only after consultation with a doctor, who will examine the patient’s medical history and make a conclusion about the advisability of their use.

I, Georgy Nikitich Romanov, am a qualified endocrinologist with more than 20 years of experience. My area of ​​expertise is the endocrine system and hormones. In my practice, there were patients with growth problems, and we solved them using effective modern methods. I have classical and modern knowledge in the field of medicine, I consider each patient as a separate unit, thoroughly study the history and draw conclusions based on it and a number of diagnostic studies.

At the moment, I provide face-to-face consultations in a private clinic in Gomel, as well as paid online consultations, which you can sign up for directly in any of my accounts: Viber, Skype, Instagram, Vkontakte, WhatsApp.

As part of an online consultation, I can evaluate diagnostic results, study symptoms and refer you for the necessary examinations, adjust treatment, and more.