Sentences with «recombinant bovine growth hormone»
In addition, synthetic hormones such as recombinant bovine growth hormone are commonly used in cows to increase the production of milk.35 Once introduced into the human body, these hormones may affect normal hormonal function. (pcrm.org)
In 1993 the FDA approved the use of recombinant bovine growth hormone in cows for the purpose of increasing milk production; milk from hormone - treated animals is especially rich in IGF. (discovermagazine.com)
Next Page: Growth hormones [pagebreak] Growth hormones In 1993, the FDA approved recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), a synthetic cow hormone that spurs milk production when injected into dairy cows, and consumer groups have been concerned about it ever since. (health.com)