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I am 16 yo 173cm should i consult doctor before eating growth hormone like melatonin , gaba ... to increase my height and hgh level ?

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Yes consult a doctor: Although you may have seen advertisements for oral growth hormone, there is no pharmacologically effective growth hormone given by mouth. An endocrinologist can do a thorough assessment of your growth, and counsel you about potential benefits of growth hormone.

Answered 4/16/2014

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