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⚠ DISCLAIMER ⚠
Before reading or attempting anything mentioned in this thread, get your growth plates checked first.
Growth plates determine whether height growth is still possible. If they’re fused, none of the pathways discussed here will increase height.
This thread is purely informational. Do your own research and understand your body before trying anything.
Step 1: Get an X-ray of your growth plates (usually wrist or knee).
Step 2: Confirm whether the plates are still open.
Step 3: Only then read the rest of this thread.
If your plates are closed, focus on posture, physique, and non-hormonal improvements instead.
Table of Contents
- Hormonal Pathways
- The FGFR3 "Brake" and Erdafitinib
- CNP and Vosoritide (Growth Acceleration)
- Estrogen Suppression and Plate Senescence
- GH/IGF-1 Synergistic Drive
- GH Secretagogues and MK-677
- Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin) for Growth Velocity
- PTH Modulation and Density
- PTHrP and Chondrocyte Hypertrophy
- Softmaxxes (Non-Hormonal Methods)
Hormonal Pathways
The FGFR3 "Brake" and Erdafitinib
The FGFR3 gene naturally limits the human body by acting like a brake on chondrocytes. Erdafitinib blocks FGFR3, letting the growth plate’s proliferative zone expand past normal limits, causing faster skeletal growth.
CNP and Vosoritide (Growth Acceleration)
CNP acts as a “go” signal by binding NPR-B and counteracting FGFR3. Vosoritide increases this signal, boosting cartilage expansion so plates work closer to full potential.
Estrogen Suppression and Plate Senescence
Estrogen drives epiphyseal fusion. Aromatase Inhibitors like Letrozole reduce estrogen to delay fusion, keeping plates “young.” SERMs like Raloxifene block estrogen at bone receptors selectively.
The GH/IGF-1 Synergistic Drive
GH fuels growth, but IGF-1 is key. GH triggers IGF-1 production in the liver, which stimulates growth plate cell division. The IGF-1/IGFBP-3 ratio is critical; high IGFBP-3 blocks IGF-1 from bones. High-dose HGH + Letrozole maximizes growth.
GH Secretagogues and MK-677
MK-677 (Ibutamoren) mimics ghrelin, prompting the pituitary to release more GH. This keeps growth signaling consistent as long as plates aren’t fully matured.
Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin) for Growth Velocity
Low doses (~2.5 mg) increase growth speed 1.7–2.5x. Androgenic stimulation helps reach genetic height potential faster during puberty.
PTH Modulation and Density
Abaloparatide and Teriparatide mimic PTH to activate osteoblasts. This strengthens bone density and may influence jaw growth.
PTHrP and Chondrocyte Hypertrophy
PTHrP keeps chondrocytes dividing longer, widening the proliferative zone and increasing cartilage conversion to bone length.
Softmaxxes (Non-Hormonal Methods)
Nutrition, sleep, posture, and other ways to maximize growth without hormones
Nutrition, sleep, posture, and other ways to maximize growth without hormones
Softmaxxes You Can Do
- Sleep 8+ hours consistently
- High protein & nutrient-rich diet
- Avoid the gym (focus on natural movement instead)
- Play sports: swimming, sprinting, climbing. sports that are man made are pointless and are for incels.
- Stretching, posture correction
- Drink 3–4 liters of raw milk daily (if you can source it safely)
- Caloric surplus if still growing
Note: wanted to make it longer and make each hormonal pathway a little bit more in depth but didn’t in the end.
End of Thread
. Anyways, those are supplements they will never increase your height unless you were deficient in these. Its incredibly unlikely you are deficient in these since you already produce vitamin d3 and all the nutrients you listed can be found in most diets already unless you have a pretty shitty one you might wanna supplement but for most people this isn't the case.
