AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Workout recovery support; Sleep and relaxation support; Neurotransmitter balance; Healthy hormone rhythm support
Who it may fit
Adults with active training routines or those with busy schedules seeking evening wind-down support.
Key actives per serving
- L-Arginine L-Pyroglutamate: 1 g
- L-Lysine HCl: 740 mg
- GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid): 350 mg
- Velvet Bean extract (standardized to 60%, yielding 45 mg L-Dopa): 75 mg
- 5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan): 50 mg
How to take
Take 5 tablets before exercise and/or at bedtime with plenty of water at least two hours after the last meal; taking on an empty stomach supports amino acid uptake.
Ingredients explained
L-Arginine L-Pyroglutamate
Arginine serves as a nitric oxide precursor that may influence pituitary signaling, while the pyroglutamate form supports uptake and neurotransmitter pathways linked to growth hormone release.
Caution: May cause gastrointestinal upset or lower blood pressure in some people; avoid combining with high-dose vasodilators due to additive effects.
L-Lysine HCl
Lysine is an essential amino acid that may modulate pituitary and hypothalamic signaling when paired with arginine to support growth hormone pulses.
Caution: High doses may cause stomach discomfort; take with water and away from large calcium doses that can compete for absorption.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that may promote relaxation and influence hypothalamic-pituitary signaling related to growth hormone rhythms.
Caution: May cause drowsiness or tingling sensations; use caution before activities requiring alertness.
Velvet Bean extract (standardized to 60%, yielding 45 mg L-Dopa)
L-Dopa is a dopamine precursor that can stimulate dopaminergic pathways, which are associated with pituitary growth hormone secretion.
Caution: May affect mood, blood pressure, or interact with medications that alter dopamine; avoid use with MAO inhibitors.
5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan)
5-HTP is a serotonin precursor that may influence sleep and circadian neurochemistry connected to nocturnal growth hormone patterns.
Caution: May cause drowsiness or gastrointestinal upset and can interact with serotonergic drugs or supplements.
How they work together
Amino acids such as arginine and lysine engage nitric oxide and pituitary pathways that are linked to growth hormone pulses. Neurotransmitter support from GABA, L-Dopa from velvet bean, and serotonin precursor 5-HTP targets relaxation, dopaminergic drive, and sleep-related timing cues to coordinate signaling. Together, these pathways align nutrient and neurochemical cues that may influence nocturnal and exercise-associated hormone rhythms.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Not for children, or for women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Do not use if diagnosed with any form of cancer. Consult a physician before use if you have psychiatric disturbances, ulcers, diabetes, tremors, epilepsy, asthma, urinary incontinence, cardiac arrhythmia, high blood pressure, or carpal tunnel syndrome, or if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin) or any other prescription medication. California Proposition 65: reproductive harm. Discontinue or reduce use if nausea, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle spasms, cramps, excessive urination, insomnia, headache, cardiac arrhythmias, high blood pressure, or mood changes occur.
Who should be cautious: People with bleeding risks or on anticoagulants, including warfarin, due to ginkgo and high-dose niacin. Individuals with blood pressure concerns or arrhythmias, seizures, mood disorders, glaucoma risk, or cognitive medication use due to GABAergic agents, Huperzine A, DMAE, and L-Dopa from velvet bean. Those with diabetes or on blood-sugar-affecting medications due to chromium and niacin. People sensitive to high-dose niacin flushing. Those on antidepressants or other serotonergic drugs due to 5-HTP. People with asthma or ulcer history should be cautious. If combining with medications that may interact, discuss with a healthcare provider before use.
Storage: Keep out of reach of children.
What customers say
Noticeable energy and workout support
Many active users report better energy, muscle recovery, and workout performance with consistent use.
Improved sleep quality
Several customers mention deeper or more restful sleep after taking the tablets as directed.
Large tablets and potential stomach discomfort
Some find the tablets hard to swallow, and a few report stomach upset or diarrhea.
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Overview
- BioAlign®
- Dietary Supplement
- Growth Hormone Enhancer for Youthful Vitality
Source Naturals HGH Surge™ is a multifaceted, Bio-Aligned Formula® for the promotion of healthy levels of natural human growth hormone. HGH Surge contains nutritional and neurotransmitter support shown to stimulate the body's production and release of human growth hormone.
Specifications
- First available: 06/2007
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Shipping weight:
0.27 kg
- Product code: SNS-01704
- UPC: 021078017042
- Package quantity: 150 count
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 7.2 x 7.2 cm , 0.27 kg
Suggested use
5 tablets before exercise and/or at bedtime with plenty of water at least two hours after the last meal. Discontinue use or reduce dosage if any of the following symptoms are present: nausea, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle spasms, cramps, excessive urination, insomnia, headache, cardiac arrhythmias, high blood pressure, or changes in mood or emotional balance.
Other ingredients
Silicified microcrystalline cellulose, silica, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate.
Warnings
Not for use by children, women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or anyone who has been diagnosed with any form of cancer. If you have psychiatric disturbances, ulcers, diabetes, tremors, epilepsy, asthma, urinary incontinence, cardiac arrhythmia, high blood pressure, or carpal tunnel syndrome, or if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin®), or any other prescription medication, consult your physician before using this product.
California Consumers: Reproductive harm. Prop65 Warning.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.
Disclaimer
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| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 5 Tablets | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Calories | 20 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | <1%* |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4%* |
| Protein | 1 g | 2%* |
| Niacin (as inositol nicotinate) | 400 mg | 2,500% |
| Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate [ChromeMate®]) | 200 mcg | 571% |
| L-Arginine L-Pyroglutamate | 1 g | † |
| L-Lysine HCl | 740 mg | † |
| L-Glutamine | 500 mg | † |
| L-Ornithine HCl | 500 mg | † |
| Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl | 450 mg | † |
| Glycine | 400 mg | † |
| GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) | 350 mg | † |
| L-Citrulline | 250 mg | † |
| DMAE (as bitartrate) | 100 mg | † |
| Ginkgo Leaf Extract (24% flavone glycosides & 6% terpene lactones) | 100 mg | † |
| Velvet Bean Standardized Extract 60% (Yielding 45 mg L-Dopa) | 75 mg | † |
| 5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) | 50 mg | † |
| Huperzine A (from Huperzia serrata whole plant extract) | 50 mcg | † |
| *Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. †Daily Value not established. | ||