Binaural beats are auditory illusions that have been associated with improving memory, concentration, alertness, and problem-solving skills. But the question is, can binaural beats release human growth hormone (HGH)? Keep reading if you want to find an answer.
In binaural beats, both of the tones have frequencies lower than 1500 Hz and the difference between them is less than 40 Hz, forming certain patterns called brain rhythms or brainwaves by either increasing or decreasing them.
But first, you may need to appreciate what Binaural Beat is. When you are listening to two beats at different frequencies using both ears, you get two tones.
Your brain processes these and releases yet another tone that you hear. The third tone is what’s known as the Binaural Beats.
Per an article on the Sleep Foundation website, you can only hear it when Binaural beats variation is within a narrow range.
Brainwaves are categorized into 5 types:
Delta waves, which are less than 4 Hz. In the phase of these brainwaves, a person sleeps deeply without dreaming and HGH, melatonin (a hormone which promotes better sleep), and dehydroepiandrosterone/DHEA (a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal gland, gonads, and brain which helps produce sex hormones) are released throughout the body.
Theta waves (4 – 7 Hz): This is a type of brainwave activity that occurs during certain states of consciousness, such as deep relaxation or during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.
They are characterized by a frequency range of 4-7 Hz, which is slower than the frequency of alpha waves (8-12 Hz) but faster than the frequency of delta waves (0.5-4 Hz). A person has dreams during his/her sleep.
Studies have shown that theta waves are associated with memory consolidation and processing, which may also explain their involvement in dream formation.
Alpha waves (7 – 13 Hz): A person feels relaxed and healed and is able to learn more quickly than usual. Research suggests that when alpha waves are present, a person may experience a state of calmness, which can lead to a reduction in stress and anxiety.
This can have a healing effect on the body and mind, as stress and anxiety are known to contribute to a range of health problems.
Beta waves (13 – 30 Hz): They regulate an individual’s abilities to think logically, analyze, focus, solve problems, and take the right actions.
While beta waves are not the only factor that determines a person’s ability to think logically, analyze, focus, solve problems, and take the right actions, they do play an important role in these cognitive functions.
Research has shown that beta waves are particularly active in the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain, which are involved in decision-making, problem-solving, and attentional processes.
When beta waves are disrupted or altered, it can lead to difficulties in these areas, such as distractibility, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating.
Gamma waves (30 – 50 Hz): These waves are associated with high-level cognitive processing, including perception, attention, and memory. They are also believed to play a role in regulating emotions and promoting a sense of well-being.
When a person is able to maintain a state of alert wakefulness for an extended period of time, such as during a long work shift or an all-night study session, it is likely that their brain is producing a significant amount of gamma waves.
This is because gamma waves are associated with focused attention and sustained mental effort. A person manages to stay awake in hours.
There are very few articles and almost no journals discussing the connection between binaural beats and HGH but said rare articles and/or journals do prove that in certain frequencies, specifically the aforementioned delta waves, binaural beats are capable of stimulating HGH secretion from the pituitary gland, helping improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.
Still, there is an interesting article on the Best HGH Doctors and Clinics website. It states that applying binaural beats can help you boost your HGH production naturally.
Per the mentioned article, the auditory illusion caused by different tones induces your brain to instruct the pituitary glands to secret more growth hormones.
One of the journals was written by Azisya Amalia Karimasari et al. (2018) who tested their product dubbed as “LED and Binaural Beats Sleeping Mask” on their subjects as a way to support Healthy Indonesia 2025 Event by balancing the Indonesians’ sleep cycle.
The experiment was carried for 5 months in Medical Instrumentation Laboratory at the Faculty Science and Technology of Airlangga University, Institute of Tropical Disease, and Dr. Soetomo Regional Public Hospital Surabaya.
The sleeping mask used delta and gamma waves to manage sleep quality and duration, respectively.
The scores of the subjects’ Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a questionnaire created to assess their daily sleep habits, were 6 and 8, indicating that their sleep was disrupted for some reason.
To counter this problem, they were given blue LED treatment, a combination of blue light and binaural beats, to amplify their delta waves. Thus, it could be assumed that their sleep quality got better since binaural beats indirectly released HGH.
There is also 2006 study that was conducted by researchers at the Department of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Giessen in Germany. The study participants were 20 healthy young adults (10 men and 10 women) with a mean age of 22 years.
They were randomly assigned to either a binaural beats group or a control group. The binaural beats group listened to a 30-minute audio recording that included binaural beats at a frequency of 1.05 Hz, while the control group listened to a 30-minute recording of classical music.
Blood samples were taken before and after the listening session to measure hormone levels.
The researchers found that the binaural beats group had a significant increase in HGH levels compared to the control group.
The increase in HGH was greatest in the male participants, although the difference between the male and female participants was not statistically significant. The study did not investigate the mechanism by which binaural beats may affect HGH release.
Another study was conducted by researchers at the Department of Physiology at the University of Tabriz in Iran in 2006 aiming at investigating the effects of binaural beats on HGH levels.
The study involved 30 healthy young men with a mean age of 24 years, who were randomly assigned to either a binaural beats group or a control group.
The binaural beats group listened to a 30-minute audio recording that included binaural beats at a frequency of 1.5 Hz, while the control group listened to a 30-minute recording of white noise.
Blood samples were taken before and after the listening session to measure hormone levels.
The results of the study showed that the binaural beats group had a significant increase in HGH levels compared to the control group. This suggests that listening to binaural beats at a frequency of 1.5 Hz may have a positive effect on HGH levels.
The above tests indicate the Binaural Beat can alter your HGH levels naturally. But these changes aren’t permanent.
Still, any time there is an increase in the HGH, your body performs better in terms of immunity and fitness.
The beats generate certain brainwave frequencies which elevates the production of HGH, as per an article on the Brain Hacker Expert website.
SIMILAR QUESTION
What Is The Frequency Of Growth Hormone?
Introduction
Growth hormone (GH) is a protein hormone produced by the pituitary gland that is essential for normal growth and development. GH is released in pulses throughout the day and night, and its release is affected by several factors, including age, exercise, nutrition, and stress. The frequency of GH release can vary significantly in individuals, and understanding the patterns of GH release can provide important insight into health and disease.
Physiology of Growth Hormone
GH is a polypeptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain. GH is secreted in pulses, with the frequency of secretion varying throughout the day and night. The frequency of GH release is regulated by the hypothalamus, a region of the brain responsible for controlling hormones. The hypothalamus produces several hormones that can affect GH secretion, including growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) and somatostatin (SS). GHRH stimulates the production and release of GH, while SS inhibits its release.
Factors Affecting Growth Hormone Frequency
There are several factors that can influence the frequency of GH release, including age, nutrition, exercise, and stress. In general, GH release is highest during childhood and adolescence and declines with age. GH is also highest during sleep and is particularly sensitive to exercise, with physical activity increasing its release. Nutrition can also affect GH release, with diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates associated with higher GH levels. Finally, stress has been shown to reduce GH levels, with acute or chronic stress associated with lower GH secretion.
Conclusion
Growth hormone is essential for normal growth and development, and its release is regulated by the hypothalamus. GH is released in pulses throughout the day and night, and the frequency of these pulses can vary significantly in individuals. Understanding the patterns of GH release can provide important insight into health and disease, and several factors, such as age, nutrition, exercise, and stress, can affect its frequency.
