As in recent years, there was unifortunately rise in hGh for children without defiency (fairly for 6 months to 3 years, not huge doses) – it’s pretty much money grabbing scam, and lot of people, including triggered white men exgarrated the effects and acted like it’s some 6 ft magic or something (the average is still the same, based on military heights…), I just wanted to remind all, that for healthy children, growth hormones do nothing to maybe 1-2 inches in some cases as they can’t change the genetics and it doesn’t work like with gigantism at all (so it’s not “more HGh more height” at all). Thanks.
📏 Gigantism: Natural but Uncontrolled Growth
In gigantism, the body produces too much growth hormone naturally, usually from a pituitary tumor.
This overproduction starts before the growth plates (epiphyseal plates) in bones close, so bones keep growing abnormally long.
People with gigantism can reach heights of 7 feet (2.13 m) or more, sometimes exceeding 8 feet in extreme cases.
💉 HGH Injections: Controlled and Limited
HGH injections can help a child with GH deficiency reach a normal height, but:
They do not push someone significantly beyond their genetic potential.
Only effective before growth plates close (around ages 14–16 in girls, 16–18 in boys).
In healthy, non-deficient children, giving extra HGH won’t result in “super-tall” heights — the body has a built-in ceiling.
In adults, HGH does not increase height at all — the growth plates are closed.
📊 Typical Height Gains with HGH Therapy
In GH-deficient children:
Gains of 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) beyond expected final height are common.
In non-deficient children (off-label/controversial use):
Gains are minimal, often 1–2 inches at most, and come with ethical and medical concerns.
In adults:
Zero height gain — HGH is used for body composition, not stature.
🚫 Why HGH Can’t Replicate Gigantism:
Factor Gigantism HGH Injections
GH Levels Extremely high, unregulated Controlled, therapeutic doses Duration of GH Excess Often continuous for years Limited time, based on diagnosis Growth Plate Status Open for longer, continuous stimulation Dependent on age, closes normally Resulting Height 7–8+ feet possible Rarely above genetic norm (few inches)
✅ Conclusion:
HGH injections cannot make a person as tall as someone with gigantism because the mechanism is controlled, the duration is shorter, and the effect is limited by genetics and growth plate closure.
If you’re thinking about height optimization (e.g. in teens), let me know — we can explore realistic options, including timing and alternatives.
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