The pituitary gland, a tiny, pea-size organ, is situated at the base of the brain. It is also known as the “master gland” because it produces and stores hormones throughout the body and also directs processes that cause other glands to produce hormones. The front portion of the pituitary gland produces Human Growth Hormone (hGH), the hormone that is responsible for stimulating growth in children and maintaining a healthy body in adults by regulating fat metabolism and sugar levels, as well as working with collagen to support smooth, supple skin and muscle composition. Production of hGH peaks during teenage years, but as the body ages, the natural levels of hGH slowly decline, leaving many people with unwanted weight gain, feeling tired and fatigued with poor sleep quality and more vulnerable to diseases because the body has lost this protection layer.