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What causes you to grow with regards bodybuilding - igf1 or hgh?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Neither: If you are 39 nothing will increase height.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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