Does HGH come in pill form?

There's no pill form of human growth hormone. People who use prescription HGH to treat growth hormone deficiency take the medicine once a day or once a week in the form of a shot that's given just underneath the skin. Some dietary supplements that claim to boost levels of HGH come in pill form. But research doesn't show a benefit, and these pills may not be safe.

In the United States, it's illegal to use HGH for a condition that isn't approved by the Food and Drug Administration. So, it's against the law to use HGH for building muscle or as an anti-aging treatment. Laws about HGH may vary in other countries.