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Why does HGH not make you taller? The Finality of Skeletal Maturity

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, once the epiphyseal plates in your bones have fused, human growth hormone (HGH) can no longer increase your height. This biological fact explains **why does HGH not make you taller** after puberty, a concept central to understanding both the natural process of growth and the potential dangers of hormonal misuse.