Your growth plates NEVER close (SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN)

Summary

The video claims growth plates never actually close, allowing you to grow taller at any age. It explains growth plates are made of hyaline cartilage which can turn into bone through endochondral ossification. While epiphyseal cartilage ossifies over time, articular cartilage remains and its cells can turn into bone-forming cells. Through mechanical tension and chemical stimuli like protein, HGH, and IGF-1, articular cartilage can be triggered to form new growth plates. Specific exercises, diet, and lifestyle changes are recommended to optimize levels of these chemicals and grow taller.

Takeaways

• 😀 You may be able to grow taller at any age because growth plates may never fully close
• 👍 Growth plates are made of cartilage that can turn into bone, allowing growth
• 🧠 Endochondral ossification is the process of cartilage turning into bone
• 🦴 Articular cartilage in joints never ossifies so it can form new growth plates
• 🏋️‍♂️ Mechanical stimuli like exercise puts tension on bones, stimulating growth
• 💪 Chemical stimuli like HGH and insulin-like growth factor promote bone growth
• 🥩 Eating protein boosts HGH levels
• 🏃‍♂️ Sprinting raises HGH levels
• ⚖️ Balancing HGH and insulin optimizes growth factor levels
• 👍 The provided programs offer guidance on optimizing growth potential

Q & A

What are growth plates?

Growth plates are thin layers of cartilage sitting at the end of your bones. They are also called the epiphyseal plates or epiphysis.

What type of cartilage makes up the growth plates?

The growth plates contain a type of cartilage called hyaline cartilage, which is different from the elastic cartilage found in body parts like the ears.

How does endochondral ossification allow you to grow taller?

Through endochondral ossification, the cartilage cells (chondrocytes) in the growth plates slowly turn into bone cells. As more cartilage turns into bone, the growth plates grow in size, making you taller.

Why doesn't articular cartilage turn into bone?

Articular cartilage contains articular chondrocytes that cannot directly turn into bone cells. This allows body parts like the knees and ankles to move flexibly.

Can articular cartilage turn into growth plates?

Yes, articular chondrocytes can turn into epiphyseal chondrocytes, which do have the ability to turn into bone through endochondral ossification. So articular cartilage can form new growth plates.

What is the difference between tensional and compressive force?

Exercises that generate tensional force on the bones stimulates them to increase in length. Compressive forces cause bones to become wider and shorter.

How can you increase HGH levels?

Eat at least 125g protein daily, get enough sleep, and do short, intense sprints. Supplements like L-arginine also help boost HGH.

Why is insulin important for bone growth?

Insulin helps produce insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which works together with HGH to stimulate bone growth. Spiking insulin after HGH exercise optimizes IGF-1.

What is the best time to eat carbs/sugar to increase bone growth?

Eat carbs/sugar after completing HGH-boosting sprints. This spikes insulin when HGH levels are already high, optimizing IGF-1 production.

Where can I find specialized programs to help grow taller?

The video creator recommends the Skyscraper Method for exercises and Growth Hormone Optimization for supplementing diet and lifestyle changes. Check the description.