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Would Human Growth Hormone make a 16 y/o taller?

I'm 16 years old and 5'7 I have not grown significantly for 3 years. My Dad is 5'10 and my mother 5'6. As said in the title my question is would injecting human growth hormone result in any additional height. I understand 5'7 isn't tiny but it is significantly smaller than my expected height (5'9 to 5'11) and like most kids my age i want to be as tall as possible.

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John
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Concentrate more on eating proper foods, getting a good amount of sleep, having enough exercise, avoiding tobacco products and illicit drugs, and let Nature take its course.  Avoid any growth hormone since one would not know what harm could come of its use.  Height is relative, and there are benefits to a variety of heights.  Being taller is not an automatic path to success in life.    
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