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Iam a ectomorph and iam 27 years old can i use hgh to get big?

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No, may make you: Leaner, not bigger if you're an ectomorph. People try using it to get leaner. Would stay away from it.

Answered 7/23/2014

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