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Does "growth hormon" make you younger or older?
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Neither: Growth hormone has no effect on your biological age and should ONLY be used when growth abnormalities are noted in children by Board Certified Endocrinologists!!! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 12/27/2014
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