What things help to stimulate human growth hormone naturally?

Question by natalie: What things help to stimulate human growth hormone naturally?
I turned 15 last month and I'm currently 5'4. I know that with being a girl, you stop growing at about 17 or 18. I'm doing all the right things and I want to get as much height in as I can before I'm done growing. I've heard that peanut butter helps, but I really don't know if that has any credibility. I exercise, which is a proven factor, but I'm looking more in the foods department. I really don't think there is any miracle food for height, but I've really dedicated myself to this, and if you have any helpful advice please do tell.


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Answer by pinkmarie
I'm pretty certain that you can't do anything, it is mostly genetics. Of course there are bad habits like drinking and drugs that stunt your growth. Even saying this, I do have to say that my brother ate a whole lot of cereal growing up and he is now 6'9", but he has a tall family. I would be careful so that you don't put on weight.

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How can I stimulate my pituitary gland to produce more Human Growth Hormone?

Question by jarjarbinx: How can I stimulate my pituitary gland to produce more Human Growth Hormone?
I have heard that your pituitary gland produces growth hormone when you sleep. I am quite short, but pretty sure that I am not HGH deficient. I do not get more than 7 hours of sleep 5 days a week during school, sleeping 9-10 hours twice a week. I am 14. Is this enough sleep? Is there any other way to naturally produce more HGH?


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Answer by Elf
This is generally enough sleep for an adult, it's borderline for a teenager, but for growth purposes, should be plenty. (For memory purposes, extra REM sleep is good)

Are you male or female? If you're male, there's a chance you just haven't hit your final growth spurt yet - that's usually right around 13-14 years old... but if both your parents are fairly short, you're likely to be fairly short, too.

Overproduction or misuse of HGH can cause acromegaly, which isn't a condition you want either.

If you're concerned about your height being abnormal, talk to your family doctor and review the growth charts to see whether your growth progress over time has been typical.

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Is there a way to stimulate our pituitary gland to increase GH production without drugs?

Question by Random Handstands: Is there a way to stimulate our pituitary gland to increase GH production without drugs?
There is alot of hype on this topic and I'm wondering how much if any is true. I have been intrested in what GH can do for your body. Althought mostly marketed to older people, I'm wondering if I can stimulate my pituitary to produce more human growth hormone (during my late teen years). If not I'm okay with that, but I think I should be taller than I am now! I'm 5'5 (18 year old girl) and my dad is 6'0 and my mom is 5'8. It seems like I got the short end of the stick (both my siblings are my parents height).

Thanks for any help!


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Answer by Tom cruise
When you are in the growing age, sleeping and exercise will help. I've answered this question in detail before. Please follow the link below for an in-depth explanation on human growth:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070815095653AAAyOJG&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMiTNUWclYKt_GemlzhrAdX.j0AKiJl0oM4A--&paid=answered#I4NJGmjVOVXebM0y6Vpt

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