i hear that taking glucosamine sulfate makes you grow taller…. read this……… its someones’ story!!!!

"I have seen a lot of bs on these sites, these are scams fellas. I was 5’3 and within the last month have gained 1 and ½ inches. My goal is to reach 5’11. I have begun taking glucosamine sulfate and I believe this is what is responsible. I am a 22 NYU med student and this is not for money or any other reason, I just want to spread the word to other short guys and let u know there is hope. Let me explain how. We have all been told that our growth plates close at around 17 or 18, this is not true. The epiphyseal plates, which is what they are called do not close until 25. Even this is not permanent, the plates weaken around the age of 50, this is called osteoporosis. These plates are what cause long bone growth in the bones of the leg. By taking glucosamine, the cartilage cells in these plates are stimulated causing additional growth after puberty. Trust me guys this is all verifiable, I am not a scammer, and do not represent any, I just know how it feels to be called shorty, shrimpy, midget, and all that other negative garbage. Trust me, you can grow as long as those plates are even slightly open. Don’t spend your money on the crap these scammers are selling, stretching devices and manuals, GH supplements or fucking shoes that are supposed to make u grow. These people are taking advantage of those of us who have to face the serious disadvantage of shortness everyday. Most of us don’t have GH deficiency, we are just the children of short parents, but through proper nutrition and supplementation we can grow beyond our genes."

"Look at Asians, my girlfriend is Japanese and is 5’6, her parents who were born in the 50’s are about my height. The only difference is that she was raised here on an American diet. It is not a coincidence that most of us short guys come from areas where the mortality rates were high. (I’m of Italian ancestry myself) In those parts of the world, our ancestors did not get enough nutrition and those kids who were shorter and reached the end of their sexual development earlier since they did not need as much food were usually the ones that survived to reach adulthood and have kids. Now what makes us short, fellas? Sex hormones, (testosterone and estrogen). The earlier you produce sex hormones, means the earlier u can have kids, unfortunately this also means that your growth plates aren’t open very long either, since sex hormones cause the closure of the plates, but as I said they’re not completely closed till around 25, so there is hope. So guys, believe me or not, throw away your money on trash scams, or go with what I’m saying, verifiable medical advice on how to get taller. Be positive and stay healthy though, diabetics should consult their physician before taking glucosamine sulfate. See ya when I hit that 5’11 mark.
Peace."

IMPRESSIVE HUH…… WHAT DO YOU GUYZ THINK!!!

Today I went to the endocrinologist basically because I am concerned about my height. I am 16 yrs old, 5′6" 145 lbs, dad is 5′9" mom is 5′2". I have gone through puberty. Today when i went to the doctor i had to get blood drawn (too check my thyroid and see what hormone deficiency’s i have, if I even have any) and also I got an x-ray on my wrist. He never really said I am done growing, but he told me about the growth hormones and said he could give them to me if my growth plates weren’t closed. Unfortunately I won’t be getting a call from him in 3 weeks to get all of the results, I am just anxious and not totally sure if i should use the Growth Hormones. without knowing my results, and knowing my age and how tall I am now, Is there a chance I can still grow a couple more inches?

Is it possible and will my idea work? I was thinking hanging from a monkey bar at a local elementary school and putting 2 15lbs. dumbells in a backpack and hold it with my feet. I think it’ll work if I do it long term but maybe just 30 mins every 2 days dont you think? p.s. my growth plates are closed atleast that’s what the doc said I haven’t seen the x ray of my wrist myself.

It’s my understanding that HGH has many other health benefits than just height increase. It also my understanding that one does not have to be gh deficient to receive it, the patient only needs to be short as minimum requirement. I also understand that one can not grow any taller from HGH if the growth plates are closed. That being said, without respect to height increase, what are some of the other positive benefits from using HGH?

I’m 16. I’m about to start HGH injections (doctor supervised, I’m not a moron) to maybe gain a little height. I don’t have any height deficiencies; I’m just only 5 and a half feet tall. I know that what HGH does to your height is based on how closed your growth plates are, and I know it varies. But approximately how much taller could I grow, based on my age?

I’m 16. I’m about to start HGH injections (doctor supervised, I’m not a moron) to maybe gain a little height. I don’t have any height deficiencies; I’m just only 5 and a half feet tall. I know that what HGH does to your height is based on how closed your growth plates are, and I know it varies. But approximately how much taller could I grow, based on my age?

I heard that when you cycle or do any sport with your legs your growth hormone production gets multiplied by 230 (but only if you do it correctly and intense).. do you think this is true? It was proven once.. and what sport do you think would let the long bones with the growth plates produce more growth hormone?

I’ve searched everywhere for this answer and i haven’t been able to find it.

Does HGH actually make you grow taller if your not deficient?

Does it speed up the process so your growth plates fuse earlier?

It’s my understanding that HGH has many other health benefits than just height increase. It also my understanding that one does not have to be gh deficient to receive it, the patient only needs to be short as minimum requirement. I also understand that one can not grow any taller from HGH if the growth plates are closed. That being said, without respect to height increase, what are some of the other positive benefits from using HGH?

I will turn 16 on the 8th of September, 2007
I am 5′ 6 tall and weigh about 145 lbs

Height has always been a sensitive issue in my eyes and I can understand its importance because of how it is perceived by society.

Suffice it to say that I don’t want to stay 5′ 6 for one reason or another.

I have looked into other methods for height increase and found that most, if not all are ineffective, with the exception of the "limb lengthening procedure" and "human growth hormone," respectively.

Just judging from a cursory glance, the first of these two would not be feasible.

That leaves Human Growth Hormone. Human Growth Hormone
is available in oral sprays, pills, and injections.

Essentially, only the injections work.

I have about ,000 to spare offhand.

I have been reading prudently and found that HGH by injection, the cost that is, ranges from ",000 – ,000

I don’t quite understand the discrepancy. Nonetheless, I am willing to bear any discomfort or inconvenience if that is the issue at hand.

It is required that the epiphyseal plates be open for HGH to work properly, in increasing height gains in adolescents

In a nutshell I have three potential problems.

a)Do I have enough money to pay for the treatment (,000 no more, no less)?
b)Have my growth plates closed?

c)Supposing that cost and eligibility don’t pose an issue and I reach the treatment stage, about how much could I be expected to grow and what might be my final height?

Thanks for your help, it is greatly appreciated.
Did I leave the impression that I was female…?

I’m not.

In light of that you could probably understand my concern

It’s my understanding that HGH has many other health benefits than just height increase. It also my understanding that one does not have to be gh deficient to receive it, the patient only needs to be short as minimum requirement. I also understand that one can not grow any taller from HGH if the growth plates are closed. That being said, without respect to height increase, what are some of the other positive benefits from using HGH?

It’s my understanding that HGH has many other health benefits than just height increase. It also my understanding that one does not have to be gh deficient to receive it, the patient only needs to be short as minimum requirement. I also understand that one can not grow any taller from HGH if the growth plates are closed. That being said, without respect to height increase, what are some of the other positive benefits from using HGH?