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Getting hormonal. (we've got mail).(Letter to the Editor)

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| March 01, 2002 | Irber, David | COPYRIGHT 2002 PRIMEDIA Intertec, a PRIMEDIA Company. All Rights Reserved. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I am one of your monthly readers, and you have made me and my family healthier and happier. Thank you!

I live in Central Florida, where a new product called HGH 421, has been introduced in our area--it is a big seller. Can you give me and other readers the pros and cons of this product? It is stated to be a hormone from the pituitary gland and is touted as the "Fountain of Youth" pill.

 
DAVID IRBER, 
Lady Lake, FL 

Editors reply

Thank you, Mr. Irber, for your comments. In terms of your question about HGH-421, I'm not familiar with that particular product. ...

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