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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Want To Use MENS To Increase Height. Does It Really Work?

i ve recently heard about this magical height increase formula called MENS ( Melatonin , Excersise, Niacin , sleep) and I m rather curious if it really works or not. I ve always been concerned with my height and seriously consider trying this. Niacin is the alternative name of Vitamin B3 (or the other way around, whatever) and is supposedly the main ingredient in growing tall. Is this true? As for melatonin, I heard it helps to improve your deep sleep time, which leads to more quality sleep in general and perhaps more hgh released. Again, can t confirm this, so would like to hear another opinion. thanks
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Hello dear...
Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 19-21 yrs in males.

So...if you are below the above mentioned age group, then you may still have a chance of achieving your dream height.
Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress.

One more thing...avoid consuming any over the counter medication which claim to increase height...it may be harmful.

Wishing you a Good Health. Let me know if I need to clarify further.
Thanks & take care.
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Want To Use MENS To Increase Height. Does It Really Work?

Hello dear... Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain) An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 19-21 yrs in males. So...if you are below the above mentioned age group, then you may still have a chance of achieving your dream height. Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress. One more thing...avoid consuming any over the counter medication which claim to increase height...it may be harmful. Wishing you a Good Health. Let me know if I need to clarify further. Thanks & take care.