How many people know that testosterone (majority male hormone) is not responsible for height and height isn't determined by gender?

[LovingLoverReturned]

Height is a result of nutrition and then genes and if comparing a random man and woman who aren't from the exact same tribe and ethnic group, it is senseless. Even comparing siblings of mixed ethnicity is senseless (almost all ethnicities are mixed and "white" isn't a tribe) but here you can also see variations with sisters being taller than brothers.

In homogeneous tribes (few exist today), some of their women are the same height as men and variations. Some men are shorter and others are taller.

Take P. V. Sindhu and Dutee Chand for example. P. V is a tall woman whereas Dutee is a very short woman who has a condition called hyperandrogenism, and her body produces natural levels of testosterone so high that they place her in the male range in the eyes of international track and field.

[Anonymous]

There are some truths and some fallacies in what you've written here. Height is indeed primarily a result of both nutrition and genetics, but unless someone is severely malnourished while growing up, the impact of nutrition is tiny compared to the influence of genetics.

Yes, height isn't determine exclusively by gender, but the average height of men is much greater than women. Yes, there are exceptions and variability, but the average man will always be taller than the average woman.

Both men and women produce testosterone, but the average man produces 10 to 20 time more than the average woman.

[LovingLoverReturned]

My point is that testosterone isn't responsible for height... and I also elaborated with the fact that the world's genetics is so mixed up... and men may be drawn to shorter women... reminder pairing is a choice... so... also the term "average" is such a wild goose chase.. I also mentioned about homogenous tribes... and for some reason men in many tribes but not all, were often valued more and thus would lead to them getting to eat first and better nutrition

[Opinion Owner]

All good points. Thank you.

[MCheetah]

It isn't? I disagree. Everyone on here knows how short my short f*cking short-short ass is. ... Short.

Anyway, maybe you're right, but I've never heard this information before. Was pretty sure genetically superior parents plus healthy active lifestyles create tallness.

[LovingLoverReturned]

Well what you were sure of is exactly what I said, isn't it? Lol... in fact growth can be stunted by testosterone... but i don't feel like explaining again... if you read my other comment you'll see what else I found.

[douride2]

I know what you mean here. In my family I am taller then my sister by 5 inches & am also taller the 3 of my brothers by an inch or more.

[TheAlphaLegend]

Height I know that most of it is genetics, part of it is also lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, the hormones to play a little part I reckon, not a medical expert, I wonder why it’s called growth hormones.

[TheAlphaLegend]

Correction: *do

[NamerOfStars]

Probably he same number who "know" about phrenology, and behavioral handwriting analysis.

[JesseJayNeak]

It’s responsible for body strength, not height. Height and overall growth is determined by the hypophysis

[LovingLoverReturned]

Yes it is. But the hypophysis is the tool for bringing about change, not the reason for specific change... are you denying then that a combination of nutrition and genetic history determines height?

[JesseJayNeak]

No, I’m not. Both of those factors and the hypophysis’ work determine the traits of that specific person. Of course there’s always the exception for that rule but those are rare

[LovingLoverReturned]

Cool.

[FilmGuy93]

I knew that, although I'm not well enough informed about growth hormones to know what does impact height.

[Creampiekarl420]

I knew that already because I had to because I have a lot of testosterone all it does is make you hairy angry and horny

[FýrdracaDócincel]

Men do have more testosterone than women.

But I agree it's not the "alpha male" chemical we're supposed to think it is for some fucknows reason.

[htmndg183]

I had a fair idea but got the clearer picture thanks to you question and it makes complete sense :)

[notwoke]

male gender has much higher testosterone and yes gender = sex

[LovingLoverReturned]

It does... and testosterone can stop growth... not increase it... so what is your point? I can't tell if you are agreeing or disagreeing.