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Gaining height

2017-03-29 16:00:44
She has come to a age of 10 and has come across puberty .Would it be ok to use additional supplement of growth hormone to gain actual height or any is there any other way to get taller as mom is 5ft and dad is 5'6 .
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growth hormone supplements are not advised usually unless in dire need. u can better consult a endocrinologist for the same. eat n drink good nutritious diet
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Have a good diet.

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