Though the rich have used their wealth to improve their bodies for decades — from cosmetic surgery to high-end facials — it seems as if some affluent parents are taking it to a new level by plying their children with drugs to make them taller, even when it could potentially have effects on their health.
The specific drug necessary is the human growth hormone, also known as HGH, according to Real Clear Science. HGH is a hormone that stimulates growth, cell regeneration, and cell reproduction.
It is often used by athletes, who believe that it gives them an edge in sporting events — and is banned in Major League Baseball as a result. It has also been heralded as a possible key for anti-aging science.
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