Update 2/16/20. Can SeroVital raise human growth hormone (HGH) by 682%, reduce wrinkles, decrease body fat or increaase your bone density? Can it make you look –and feel- DECADES younger? You've seen the SeroVital commercials on TV and you may have wondered if it really worked. In this review, I'll help you better understand SeroVital by breaking it down into questions and answers. I'll show you the research and the pros and cons and help you figure out if SeroVital is right for you.
1. What Is Growth Hormone?
Human growth hormone (HGH) is a hormone made in the brain. It's also called somatotropin (so-mat-to-tro-pin). By whatever name you call it by, HGH does a LOT of things such as:
- Helping muscles grow
- Helping fat loss
- Helping collagen formation
- Helping the immune system
- Helping brain functioning
We tend to make less HGH as we get older and this is why people are interested in this hormone as a way to turn back the clock of aging and help us grow younger again. Some people might even take HGH injections too. SeroVital is not the same thing as HGH injections you may get from your doctor.
2. What Is A Secretagogue?
This very complicated word is pronounced “se-kreet-a-gog.” It's a science term and refers to anything that makes your body secrete something. SeroVital contains secretagogues (amino acids and herbs) which, are supposed to help your body secrete (produce) more growth 
3. Don't Confuse HGH With HCG
HGH – human growth hormone – is not the same thing as HCG. HCG refers to a pregnancy hormone called human Chorionic Gonadotropin. People sometimes use HCG to help with weight loss.
See the HCG review for more on this.
4. Who Makes SeroVital?
The company is called SanMedica International. They hold the patent on SeroVital too. It's US Patent Number 8,551,542 Here is the US patent if you want to read it.
5. Contact SeroVital
The company address is 5742 W Harold Gatty Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3777. Two other companies are also at this address:
- Basic Research LLC (BasicResearch.org)
- LimitLess WorldWide LLC (LimitlessWorldWideLLC.com )
To contact SeroVital by phone call 801-517-7007
6. Better Bureau Ratings
When this review was last updated,
- The BBB rating for SeroVital
- The BBB rating Basic Research LLC
- The BBB rating Limitless Worldwide LLC
See the BBB files for updates and more information.
7. The SeroVital Box Controversy
Depending on where you purchased this supplement, you may or may not see “HGH” on the box. Most boxes of SeroVital contain the letters HGH – which stands for human growth hormone. But some -like the box I have – do not. Why?
While it's hard to know for sure, in the comments below someone had mentioned that SeroVital purchased from Costco does not contain the HGH reference. So whether or not you see HGH may be related to where you purchased it from.
Does SeroVital really raise HGH 682%? Well, the box does say “Clinically Tested 682% Mean Increase” – but if you look closely, it doesn't say a 682% increase in HGH.
8. SeroVital Research
There is clinical research on this dietary supplement. The SeroVital study title is Elevated Growth Hormone 120 Minutes a Single Low Dose of Amino Acids in Healthy Subjects.” This investigation was presented at an Obesity Society meeting in 2012.
This investigation involved 16 people (12 men and 4women) in their 30s. The study lasted 2 weeks. During one week, people
Results: These researchers found HGH levels were higher 120 minutes after taking SeroVital compared to placebo. Levels of IGF-1 were also noted to be higher 8 hours later. IGF-1 is the molecule that is actually responsible for many of HGH effects.
Another Study
Another study was presented at the 2019 Endocrine Society Conference (ENDO 2019). This investigation contained 45 people (mostly women) with low HGH levels. The presented study noted SeroVital raised IGF-1 levels and HGH levels. The study sounds fascinating but it may not yet be published. When the study is published, this secion will be updated.
9. SeroVital Study Problems
The SeroVital research study does show it raises HGH levels. Here are my thoughts on the study:
1. The study doesn't seem to be peer-reviewed. It was presented at the Obesity Society as an abstract (an abstract is a summary of research). The study is listed with ClinicalTrials.com and was completed in 2012.
2. The study involved 16 people, mostly men.
3. The study showed HGH levels were higher 120 minutes after taking SeroVital.
4. This investigation did not measure:
- body fat
- testosterone levels
- muscle strength
- wrinkles
Grated some of this will take longer to see a difference.
5. This study involved people in their 30s. Since this is an anti-aging supplement, it would have been nice to involve older people.
10. What Are Normal HGH Levels?
According to Medline Plus, normal HGH levels for men and women are:
- Men: 1 – 9 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml)
- Women 1 – 16 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml)
11. SeroVital Benefits
The company says HGH is associated with:
- Reduced body fat
- Improved mood & energy
- Heightened sex drive
- Stronger bones
- Increased lean muscle mass
- Reduced appearance of wrinkles
Remember, the benefits of HGH do not necessarily mean SeroVital has the same benefits.
12. SeroVital Ingredients
SeroVital contains 5 amino acids and 1 herb. According to the box I have, 4 capsules of SeroVital have the following ingredients:
| Amount Per Serving | Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend Containing | 2.9 grams | |
| L Lysine HCL | N /A | |
| L Arginine HCL | N /A | |
| Oxo-Proline | N /A | |
| N-Acetyle L Cysteine | N /A | |
| L Glutamine | N /A | |
| Schizonepeta (arial parts) Powder | N /A |
Other ingredients that are also listed in SeroVital are:
- Gelatin
- Steric Acid
- Magnesium Stearate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Rice Flour
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Candurin Silver Fine
- Yellow # 5
- Silicon Dioxide
- Yellow #6
These other ingredients play no role in the benefits of the supplement.
If we look at the 6 main ingredients (4 amino acids and 1 herb) we see 4 capsules of SeroVital has a total of 2.9 grams for all of the ingredients.
Let's look at the HGH research for the ingredients in SeroVital.
Lysine
Lysine makes up most of the ingredients in the supplement. Lysine is an essential amino acid (essential means we don't make it ).
In a 1981 study, lysine alone did not raise HGH levels – in young men – when it was combined with the amino acid, arginine. The amount used in this investigation was 1200 mg of lysine and 1200 mg of arginine.
In a 1993 study, the combination of lysine and arginine did not raise HGH levels in older men compared to placebo. This study used 3 grams of lysine and 3 grams of arginine used 2x per day for 2 weeks.
Researchers in Finland noted 2 grams of lysine did not raise HGH levels in weight lifters who were 19-35 years of age.
Arginine
Arginine is a non-essential amino acid (we can make it). It's the second most abundant ingredient in Serovital.
In one study, researchers noted the combination of 1500 mg of arginine and 1500 mg of lysine, raised HGH levels. Ironically, the amino acids did not raise HGH levels when people exercised. That's odd.
Another study reported that both 5g and 9g of arginine raised growth hormone levels in young men more than a placebo. In another investigation, 6 grams of arginine did not raise HGH levels (or other hormones) in 15 runners compared to a placebo.
In a 2007 study, arginine used for 7 days didn’t raise HGH or IGF-1 in adults. These people took 7 grams of arginine per day.
In this paper, the researcher states while both arginine and exercise increased HGH levels. But, when combined together, the rise is less than seen with exercise alone.
In another paper, it was noted arginine, given before strength training reduced HGH levels. These researchers gave people 0.075 mg of arginine per kilogram of body weight
Translation: there are 2.2 pounds in a kilogram. So, if you were 180 lbs (82 kg), you’d get 0.075 x 82 =6.15 grams of arginine.
Oxo-Proline
Oxyproline, also known as pyroglutamic acid is a type of amino acid. Evidence for oxo-proline raising HGH in people cannot be located.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine
Another name for this stuff “NAC”. N-Acetyl-Cysteine is a version of the amino acid cysteine. In supplements, NAC is often used to increase glutathione, a powerful antioxidant.
Here's NAC on Amazon
Glutamine
Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid. In a study from 1995, researchers noted 2 grams of glutamine, raised HGH levels in 8 of 9 healthy men (32-64 years of age). SeroVital contains only 1 mg of glutamine in 4 capsules.
See the review on glutamine for more insights.
Schizonepeta
Schizonepeta is an herb. Other names for this include Jing Jie and Japanese Catnip. Does schizonepeta raise HGH levels? Evidence cannot be located. Preliminary evidence suggests this herb may have anti-inflammatory properties. There is speculation cellular inflammation may reduce HGH levels.
13. Ingredients With Evidence
Based on the research which could be located, ingredients with the most HGH research are:
To be fair, it is possible the unique blend in the product may work better than any single ingredient.
14. SeroVital And Fertility
Growth hormone (HGH) is involved in both female and male fertility. So it makes sense some might wonder if SeroVital can help a woman get pregnant. Research linking Serovital to pregnancy cannot be located.
15. SeroVital And Birth Control Pills
There is no evidence SeroVital interferes with birth control pills. Women who are concerned about this are encouraged to speak to their pharmacist for more insights.
16. SeroVital And HIV
People with HIV/AIDS may be interested in natural ways to boost growth hormone levels. Can SeroVital help? No evidence can be located. For now, the best advice is to show the ingredients to a doctor/pharmacist and see what they say.
17. How To Take SeroVital
The company recommends taking take 4 capsules of SeroVital on an empty stomach, either 2 hours before meals or about 2 hours before going to bed. Taking the capsules on an empty stomach, however, appears necessary.
Do not take more than SeroVital 4 capsules per day.
These same directions also hold true for the liquid concentrate version too. SeroVital Liquid has the exact same ingredients as the capsules.
18. What's Growth Factor 9?
Growth factor 9 (GF9) is another supplement touted to raise HGH. Growth Factor 9 has the same ingredients as Serovital. The Growth Factor 9 
19. What's Thrive HGH
Thrive HGH is a supplement by the company called Limitless World Wide LLC. Thrive HGH contains the same ingredients as SeroVital.
20. SeroVital vs. Growth Factor 9 vs. Thrive HGH
Here are the ingredients in all 3 supplements side-by-side
| SeroVital | Growth Factor 9 | Thrive HGH |
| Blend 2.9g made of | Blend 2.9 g made of | Blend 2.9g made of |
| L Lysine | L Lysine | L Lysine |
| L-Arginine | L-Arginine | L-Arginine |
| Oxy-Proline | Oxy-Proline | Oxy-Proline |
| NAC | NAC | NAC |
| L-Glutamine | L-Glutamine | L-Glutamine |
| Schizonepeta | Schizonepeta | Schizonepeta |
- 3 different supplements
- 3 different names
- Same Ingredients
21. SeroVital vs. GenF20?
GenF20 is another supplement reported to improve HGH levels. No studies could be located which compare these supplements to each other. GenF20 other ingredients like Tribulus Terrestris. For more information see the GenF20 review.
22. Where Can You Buy SeroVital
This supplement is very popular and can be purchased at many locations such as Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, Target, Walmart, Khols, Bed Bath and Beyond, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Costco, Ulta Beauty, and many online retailers.
23. SeroVital Cost
When purchasing from SeroVital.com a bottle costs $99 for a one-month supply. If you go on their Preferred Customer Program (auto-ship program), the price is $79.20. Both prices include free shipping.
24. The Preferred Customer Program
The SeroVital preferred Customer Program is their auto-ship program. If you choose this option, the company will send you a new shipment of the supplement every 28 days. Your credit card will be charged $79.20 per month.
25. How To Return SeroVital
SeroVital is sold at many local stores so returning it to where you purchased it is the fastest way to get a refund. If you bought it from the its website, the company lists this address for returns:
Attention Returns Department: 5742 Harold Gatty Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84116. They also list this phone number: 1-800-898-5153 where people can get more specific information. I recommend you call the company before sending it back so you know exactly how to do it.
26. Is SeroVital FDA Regulated?
All dietary supplements are regulated. Many don't know this but it is true. While the FDA does not test supplements, there is a regulation. The supplement law is called The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). It's been in effect since 1994.
27. Is It Made In America?
Yes, the company which makes it is located in Utah.
28. Can SeroVital Change The Microbiome?
Does SeroVital impact gut health? While clinical studies cannot be located, preliminary research shows arginine can alter the bacteria in the mouth. So, while it's possible SeroVital may positively impact the microbiome, the best way to ensure a healthy gut is to eat lots of fruits, veggies, beans, and seeds.
29. SeroVital Hair And Skin?
Some people have reported, SeroVital HGH has lead to better-looking skin (see comments). This is interesting but no clinical studies so far have looked at this.
30. Is SeroVital Gluten-Free?
I'm not sure. The website did not say either way when this review was updated. Rice flower is part of the “other ingredients” but according to the Celiac Disease Foundation, rice is naturally gluten-free.
The best way to know for sure is to call the company. You can reach them at 801-517-7007.
31. What Happens If you Stop Taking It?
In theory, if you were seeing benefits from and stop taking SeroVital, you'd likely go back to where you were to begin with. How long this might take to happen I can't say. If you combined it with exercise and eating a better diet, how far you might slide downhill would likely be less. There are no clinical studies showing what happens to people after they take SeroVital for several months and then stop taking it.
32. Do You Have To Take It Forever?
If you are happy with SeroVital HGH and stopped taking it, in theory, you might go back to where you started. How long this might take to occur is not known.
33. Can Teenagers Take SeroVital?
Teenagers are teeming with growth hormone so there is no reason for them to take this supplement. The supplement website says not to take it if you are younger than 18.
34. Is SeroVital Better With An NAD Booster?
This supplement is touted to be an anti-aging. Some of the most popular anti-aging supplements today are things like Tru Niagen, Niacel and Elysium Basis. These supplements are said to slow aging by raising a compound called NAD levels our cells. Whether or not SeroVitalHGH would work better with a NAD supplement is unknown. No study has looked at this (yet). For more information see these reviews:
35. SeroVital And Weight Loss
While growth hormone may be associated with reduced body fat, there is no evidence SeroVital burns fat or helps people lose weight. If you are taking it for weight loss, any effects would be magnified If you combined the supplement with exercise and eating fewer calories.
36. Does SeroVital Contain HGH?
No. There is no human growth hormone in this supplement. The ingredients in the supplement are supposed to help your body to make more of its own HGH naturally.
37. Does It Have The Side Effects Of HGH?
While HGH is a necessary hormone, too much HGH associated with some bad things such as:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Joint pain
- Diabetes
- Fluid build up causing swelling
SeroVital will not produce the same side effects as too much HGH.
38. Can It Help Me Grow Taller?
Growth hormone therapy is sometimes prescribed by doctors to help kids grow taller. That said, there is no proof this supplement would help 
39. Is Powdered SeroVital Better?
The Rapid Dissolve Crystalline Powder version of SeroVital contains the same ingredients and amounts as the capsules. The big advantage of the powdered version is if you did not like swallowing pills.
40. Is Maximum Strength Better?
When I looked into this, I noticed some websites selling “Maximum Strength” SeroVital but the ingredients – and amounts of ingredients – are identical to “regular strength.”. I did not see Maximum Strength listed on the supplement's official website. Could the max strength product be counterfeit? When in doubt, call the company and ask them.
41. Can Men Use SeroVital?
Yes, you can. Remember, even though the product is advertised to women, the SeroVital study mostly consisted of men.
42. SeroVital Side Effects
I think SeroVital is safe in healthy people. While there isn’t a bunch of any single ingredient, here are a few things to keep in mind and ask your doctor about if you think they apply to you. This list is not complete:
- Start with less than recommended for the first week to see if you have any side effects
- N-Acetyl-Cysteine and arginine may reduce blood pressure. Consider if you take high blood pressure medicine
SeroVital HGH Supplement Stop taking SeroVital at least 2 weeks before surgery
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding also
- If you have a history of cancer, speak to your doctor. Remember, HGH causes things to grow.
- Schizonepeta contains a compound called pulegone which might damage the liver in high amounts. Schizonepeta is the last ingredient listed, so there is not much in the supplement. If you have liver problems, speak to your doctor first.
- If you take any medications like blood thinners, speak to your doctor and pharmacist
On the plus side, some people -in the comments below – have said their skin looked better after taking SeroVital
Some online reports -which cant be confirmed -suggest the supplement might cause:
| Constipation | Acne | Swollen hands/feet |
| Dizziness | Lethargy | Headaches |
The odds of any of these happening is unknown. These may be isolated incidents not likely to occur in most people. Like many things in the supplement world, results – and side effects- may vary.
43. SeroVital Pro & Con
Here is a quick overview of what I liked and didn't like about this supplement. These are my opinions. Take them for what they are
| Pro | Con |
| Wildly available in stores | Very expensive |
| Been around several years | Lots of hype |
| It has a US patent | Low-quality study |
| Growth Factor 9 and Thrive HGH are the same thing as SeroVital | |
| No clinical proof it does what HGH does |
44. Does SeroVital Work?
To be honest, I have my doubts but since I did not try SerVital myself, I can't say for sure if it works or not. To be fair, some people, provided testimonials below, saying this supplement helped them. For those who take this supplement, it's important to remember it's best if you also eat well and exercise. Kudos to the SeroVital company for also saying this too.
Here it is on Amazon
I am a 61 yr old female with and inflammatory arthritis and had extreme fatigue. That was before taking Serovital. I have been taking it for 2 yrs. now as I had increased energy and slept better after 3 months. The longer I took it the better I felt. I no longer take my pharmaceuticals, on occasion an nsaid. I do eat very healthy, leaning toward paelo, but not strictly. I am very often told I do not look my age.
I was considering semi retiring as I was so sick, now I work more than ever (self-employed). I was only looking to increase my energy, but enjoying all the extra perks. Sex drive was non-existent, now…amazing! It is especially nice to be told “No way you are 61!” During the 2nd year I lost 20#. I am 5’3″ and weigh 126 lbs. Pretty lean and muscular.
Just a though, not a scientist, the older we are, the more depleted of hgh we are, so it takes longer to see results.
PS, my boxes still have the “hgh” on them.s
Judy, really glad SeroVital is working for you. I looked at your website and I agree, you don’t look 61 🙂
I am 60 and i took Serovital for six months. i did not see any improvement. I did not feel worse nor better.
I started using SeroVital last March with no results for the first 5 to 6 weeks. Then the weight just started falling off a few lbs. a month. I felt I had more energy, slept better and even my skin had a tighter feel. I took it through the end of December when at that point I had lost 30 lbs. The product just curbed my appetite and just gave me a feeling of well being. I have been off SeroVital for 5
months now and I’m feeling sluggish, have trouble sleeping again, and I feel my skin looks saggy. So I have just reordered it again. I love this product.
How old are you? It seems that this product works well if you are under 50.
Never mind. After 2 weeks of taking this, I began having liver problems
Benito, oh my goodness. Did you go to the doctor about this?
H i, I am a healthy 53 year old woman who eats well and works out 5 x’s a week. I have just completed my first month and have noticed that I feel moody and down. I have had way too much energy (I am hyper to begin with) and can’t calm myself down. I do look more toned but I think it’s not worth the mood swings. Could it over stimulation of the Pituitary gland?I
Deirdre, while anything is possible, it’s hard for me to say either way. Why don’t you get off of SeroVital and see if you feel like yourself again? Let me know what happens. I hope some of this helps you.
I took serovital for 3 weeks, probably 2 weeks longer than I should have BC the 1st week in I felt sick , full and very constipated … I called the manf. and they told me to purchase their cleanse and to brake open the caps and mix with water to take. I opted to stop taking it. it took weeks to get my gut back to normal. have you heard of anyone else with this issue?
Lee, I dont think I have heard of that problem before with SeroVital. I did not even know they had a cleanse supplement. I wouldn’t have taken it either.
The fact that this product is endorsed by Dr. Oz is enough to make me skeptical and avoid using it.
Simeon, I’ve heard SeroVital was mentioned or featured on Dr. Oz at some point, but I don’t think he actually endorsed it (did ie?). He’s been pretty good lately saying that he doesn’t endorse supplements.
I am 64 years old and have been on the Sero-Vital for approximately two weeks. I have been feeling very tired in the evenings, like I just can’t go on. I am irritable and all I seem to want to eat is sugar. I keep telling myself it is just some kind of change my body is going through, but it all seems to correlate around the time I started taking this supplement.
I think I will stop and see if I get any better. If I do, I am going to return it to Costco. Thank you for the information.
Jacqueline you are very welcome and I hope you feel like yourself again soon.
Thanks for letting me know. I dont need anything to make mentored. Have you tried Lingzi Coffee,? I tried it for a month and really liked it. After a few days I noticed it gave me lots of energy, and I was able to quit taking naps.
So far it sounds like the ephedrine supplements I used to take worked better than SeroVital. I guess I won’t be buying any SeroVital. Gee, all my hopes are dashed.
Karen, but ephedrine can raise heart rates and blood pressures, which can be dangerous in some people.
Hi, Joe. A great, thorough, unbiased review, thank you! Like others, I’m starting to feel my age. I’m active and exercise 5-6 days a week and usually focus on healthy eating. The past 3 years 4 family members have died, all at younger ages–the stress of their passings and as well a loved one who is very sick are showing up in my appearance and as well, physically.
I’m starting the supplements tonight and hoping for a breakthrough to get my health back on track, fully and completely. I believe we all have the power to take the control back in our lives and choose our quality of life. I refuse to let circumstances define my future and hope the SeroVital gives me that extra oomph back. Will let you know how it works for me. Kind regards, June
June, I hope SeroVital helps and I will look forward to hearing from you about how it goes. I was very sorry to hear about the passings of your family members. I have been there and understand how that kind of stress can take its toll on our appearance. As a friend – who is going through this now – said to me recently, “it ages you.”
My grandmother lived to just over 104. She outlived all her kids, her husband and pretty much all of the friends she knew. One thing I always admired about her was her ability to look at the bright side of things. I know she was sad at times but she told me she only tries to remember the good things. I really do think that played a role in her ability to love as long as she did.
One thing I would is get a physical. Sometimes getting a check out by the doctor can give us peace of mind that what happened to our relatives might not be in our future. Explaining why you are wanting the physical can also help open a dialog that might let us get help in other ways. I do believe grief counseling can do us wonders and so I’d also suggest that too. Even talking to friends can do wonders.
I hope some of this helps. Just wanted to reach out a bit to you. I do understand what you are going through.
Thank you for your kindness, compassion and suggestions. I scheduled a DR.s appt. and am in counseling. It’s the day-to-day grind of being a caregiver for a loved one for the past 2 years. You are so right about reaching out to friends, they are blankets of comfort. Our Lord has blessed me with strength and stamina and I must do the rest. Your suggestions reinforce my decisions and I am grateful to you. Excited to see how S/V works.
June, good, I am really happy that you are not going it alone. We are all in this life together, and with some help, we’ll be ok 🙂
thanks for the review….I have two friends that have been taking this product for over a year. One is in his late 30’s and one in his mid 40’s. Both are active and exercised regularly before they took this product. Since taking the product, they both have reported positive feedback that included better sleep patterns, higher metabolism, significant decrease in body fat, increase in muscle mass, increased libido and a increase in overall energy. They both advised they did not notice any effects until after 1 month and both have been taking the “Thrive” brand sold by limitless. I have purchased my first bottle of Growth Factor 9 but will hold off until I get my blood work done to test my HGH levels. I’ll keep you posted.
Greg thanks for the feedback. Ate your friends also taking Thrive supplements? I have a review on that too if that helps. I’ll look forward to your update in a month on how your doing
Love doing research myself, esp. on AAs’. Good job. B. Beres, RD
B. Beres, thanks much!
I took Sero Vital For 6 mos..I am 86 yrs. old. I exercised 5-6 days per wk. Heavy weights & also 45 min. cardio. The only thing it did for me was to make me $500 poorer w/ occasional indigestion. The benefits going all one direction speaking Sero Vitally. Not near enough study has been done done,& that is good for Ser Vital. It keeps them from being revealed. This high dollar stuff is vastly over rated. It is bogus, STAY AWAY
John, that is fantastic that you are working out 5-6 days per week. 🙂
…….I forgot one thing…….I use the liquid form, not the capsules.
Juanita, I didn’t know there was a liquid form of SeroVital. Thanks for letting me know. I’m not sure if the liquid form differs from the capsules, which is what I looked at.
I took SeroVital for 3 months. I am 59 years old and very active. I also use hormone replacement therapy. I take natural progesterone in a pill form and a very low does of estrogen in a patch. This is what I noticed.
My hair started to grow like crazy with tons of new hair growth. This I am very pleased with. My brush is no longer filled with hair that has fallen out. My skin did improve and my muscles reacted quicker to workouts and seemed to be more firm. I use to not sleep through the night but when taking this I would sleep straight through. I did require much more sleep that I did before. I went from functioning on 6 hours to needing 8. My cognitive skills improved, I felt more feminine and my sex drive increased.
Here are some of the negatives. I also gained an unusual ring of “fat” around my mid section. Not happy with this. But, my eating habits had also changed and possibly I needed to review what I was eating and when I was eating. At the end of the day I would feel more tired than I used to when not taking it. This could be caused from my body functioning at a higher rate…..don’t know. If I did not get adequate exercise…which broken down means EVERYDAY, I would also feel agitated and a bit aggressive. I came down with that awful flu/cold that was going around and also took a hard fall during dance which has rendered me useless for approximately 8 weeks. During this time I stopped taking the SeroVital.
I am starting to just feel old so I am going to start taking it again next week. I am trying to find out if taking hormone replacement therapy and using SeroVital is throwing my hormone balance way off which could cause the weight gain and irritable behavior. My gut feeling says there is a correlation. Any input about this?
Juanita, I wish could give you an explanation for what you experienced.
I have taken SeroVital two different times. The first time I seemed to gain lower abdominal fat. So I quit for 2 months. Since I have begun taking it again, for about 4 months, I feel irritable and moody, and have gained 5 pounds. I am 57 years old. I feel more tired lately. I also take Melatonin at night, sometimes only an hour before the SeroVital, which isn’t “an empty stomach” for 2 hours before then.
Could this matter?
I had been taking Progesterone Bioidentical crème until about 2 weeks ago, when I cut my dose in half.
But, in sum, I feel like my body is expanding since on SeroVital.
I work out with weights 3-4 times a week, do 1 hour treadmill daily, and swim 2x a week.
I am stopping SeroVital. I think it is harming me.
Wendy, while I’ve never heard of side effects from SeroVital like that, if that is what happening to you, I think its a good idea to stop. Anyone else having similar side effects?
It’s also raising your cortisol level through an increase in CRH – cortisol releasing hormone. Most likely a terrible supplement for middle aged or older because they have higher cortisol baselines, lower DHEAs, and are very vulnerable to cortisol effect, so a little increase can do alot of damage.
Logically, if every cell in your body uses amino acids, why would one section of your body use it selectively without the others also partaking?
Can you explain to me step by step when you get this “Instead, get your HGH levels tested first and then get it tested again – at the same time of the day – after using it for a month. “
Hi Gina, sure. Basically I was saying that I think you would know after a month if it was going to raise your HGH levels. When you go to your doctor ask her/him to do a blood test that measures your HGH levels. This will tell you what your levels are now before you try the supplement. Then try the supplement for a month and then go back to your doctor and get the same HGH blood test again. See if the levels are different. I tossed in having both tests done at the same time of the day to try to take into account how HGH levels might fluctuate at different times of the day.
Any other questions, just ask.
20 days after taking SeroVital, my abdomen got huge and I gained 18 pounds. Test results indicated liver problems since taking it.
Laura, did you have no trouble like this before starting SeroVital? What is your doctor saying about all this?
Great review. sometimes I take magnesium at night at a rather high dose can I take that with my serovital do any ofsupplements interfere with it
Vee, thanks much! As for your question, I’m not aware of any evidence for/against the use of magnesium with SeroVital.
I am a 48 year old male. I have been taking serovital since 1/6/15. I workout 3 days a week and try to eat healthy. So far I have not noticed any effects but I will finish the 40 day supply before I pass judgement. I reached out to serovital and they said it takes about 30 days to feel results. That should be the end of the week.
Charlie, I think 30 days sounds reasonable. Let me know what happens.
Great Review Joe. I also found this “on sale” at Costco and bought it but after reading this may return it. Your review was terribly thorough, in good way. thanks!
Kari, you are too kind. Thank you very much 🙂
Thank you for this information. I am a 70 year old woman who saw this product at Costco (79.00) and wondered whether it was effective. As a result of your website, I will not be making this purchase. I appreciate all of your research.
Nancy, you are quite welcome. I’m happy that you found my words helpful.
I am 53 and was considering this product. Thank you so much for your time & efforts doing this research. I will now stick to my exercise & skip the Serovital. Thanks again
Sandy, you are very welcome.
Hi Joe, Fat Burning boost, do you know what’s the ratio of the green tea, raw cacao, cinnamon and turmeric? Thank you
Jan, since its a powder, I think its impossible to know the exact ratio since I think every package will be a bit different. That said the package does tell us the order they appear. Things that appear first are in the greatest concentration and what appears last is in the least concentration. I did list the order of green tea, caco cinnamon and tumeric in my review of the fat burning boost. Here is the link :
http://supplementclarity.com/nutribullet-fat-burning-boost-review/
Hi Joe, I’m 57 and exercise 5 days a week for an hour a day. Three days of cardio and two days of Fit Trax. I do have stents and am wondering if this product could have any adverse effects for cholesterol? I am experiencing weight gain and do have memory problems. I am talking a statin and also Prevagen . Prevagen does make a difference. I would love to find a supplement that would help with sagging skin and give me a more youthful appearance without surgery. Thanks Joe,
Sharon, not to my knowledge but why don’t you try this. show the ingredients to your pharmacist and see what they think. They might have some insights. Let me know what they say. I’m glad Prevagen is helping you.
Statins can cause memory problems. Google it.