### Human:\ncan suppliments like whey protein shakes enhance height in a 14 year old male who is 5' 1'' now? . the young man is from nepal with mother's height of 5' father at 5' 8. young man is active soccer player in excellent health. consumes generally indo-nepali meals and fast foods (w/o beef). he is asking for height enhancing drugs/ supplements. any advice to parents?\n\n### Assistant: there are no height-enhancing drugs or diets. any claims that this can help would be false. this young man should have a consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist. this is the specialist who can determine if hgh (human growth hormone) therapy would be appropriate in his particular case.