Is simply - to grow where no man has grown before (Star Trek reference). Not really, but one or two inches would be really nice.
About me: I'm a 5'10 18 year old male living in Sydney Australia at the time of writing this blog.
This blog will serve to provide insight as to how much I grew in vertical stature through using the methods of Niacin Flush, Aromatase Inhibition, Lateral Synovial Joint Loading (LSJL).
Why Niacin?
Niacin (commonly referred to as Vitamin B3) is an essential human nutrient. When taken in high doses (500mg) immense GH release occurs. (20x normal levels). Niacin is also a vasodilator, subsequently relaxing smooth muscle, allowing blood flow in the capillaries. This is known as the flush and lasts 30 minutes. In order for GH pulse benefits to be achieved, the fast acting flush version must be taken. Niacin (B3) in the form of Niacinamide, Inositol hexanicotinate will not achieve the desired result (GH pulse).
NOTE: Niacin taken in 500mg is completely safe. Diabetics take doses up to 3g (3000mg). Another beneficial side effect of Niacin includes lowered cholesterol.
Scientific studies:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11085190
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846775/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14609312
Why Aromatase Inhibition (AIs)
Aromatase (enzyme) is the enemy of height growth. It is known as estrogen synthetase (it helps in the synthesis of estrogen). Estrogen is the primary culprit behind early growth plate closure. Through inhibiting Aromatase, growth plates close at a slower rate.
Examples of AIs:
- RECOMMENDED: Melatonin (3g) (also boosts GH as a side benefit)
- Letrozole
Scientific studies:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2778514/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24929094
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3752726/
https://courses.washington.edu/conj/bess/growth/growth.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8370132
Why Lateral Synovial Joint Loading?
LSJL for short... is a miraculous agent for growth despite fully closed growth plates. Meaning, anyone of any age can do it. As we know, most traditional adolescent/puberty stature growth (the stuff that takes us from being vertical peasants to übermensch) occurs within the long bone, more specifically inside the diaphysis (between the bone ends).
Alas for many short-statured people whose growth are complete (growth plate closure), this means further growth is simply not attainable anymore despite how many glasses of milk they drink. But, until recently a method called LSJL allows growth to occur not in the Diaphysis but rather through stimulation of the Epiphyses (the ends of the bone).
LSJL involves lateral loading in the ends of these long bones, which in turn promotes cellular activity inducing thickening and lengthening of the bone over time. Through loading the epiphysis (bone ends) causes a growth known as chondrocyte differentiation. Such growth is achieved through the means of a table clamp or dumbbell. (However a table clamp is more efficient and recommended). The hardest aspect of this form of growth involves understanding where the force needs to be focused.
