Use of .gamma.-hydroxybutyrate for the stimulation of sleep-related secretion growth hormone and prolactin
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1. A method for stimulating the release of growth hormone or prolactin in a human subject comprising the steps of:
- (a) identifying a human subject having age-related suppression of growth hormone or prolactin release; and
then(b) orally administering to said human subject, within one hour prior to retiring, a unit dose of γ
-hydroxybutyrate of about 2 to 5 g, said unit dose effective to increase the release of growth hormone or prolactin.
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Abstract
Methods for reestablishing normal nocturnal growth hormone and prolactin secretion in adults with low slow-wave (deep) sleep are provided. In particular, methods are disclosed where γ-hydroxybutyrate is orally administered to subjects just prior to retiring.
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1. A method for stimulating the release of growth hormone or prolactin in a human subject comprising the steps of:
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(a) identifying a human subject having age-related suppression of growth hormone or prolactin release; and
then(b) orally administering to said human subject, within one hour prior to retiring, a unit dose of γ
-hydroxybutyrate of about 2 to 5 g, said unit dose effective to increase the release of growth hormone or prolactin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18)
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13. A method for stimulating the release of growth hormone or prolactin in a human subject comprising the steps of:
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(a) identifying a human subject experiencing severe trauma or chronic illness; and
then(b) orally administering to said human subject a unit dose of γ
-hydroxybutyrate of about 2 to 5 g, said unit dose effective to increase the release of growth hormone or prolactin. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21)
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