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Suggest Remedy To Increase Height
Hi, i'm 18 years old my height is about 5 feet 2.5 inches and weight around 50-55 kg and i want to be at least 5'7'' inches tall what options do i have my growth was stopped since a year ago do i have to go through the limb lengnthening surgery if yes then how much it will cost please tell me or i can still increase my height my parents are of same height as i am and inspite of the fact that its my 18th year of life i look like i'm just of 12 or 13 please help me my every friends tease me everyday i'm very depressed about it please help me thanks!
Sat, 14 Jun 2014
Hello dear,
Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 17-21 yrs in males.
So...as you are 18 years old now, there is still a good chance of further increase in height.
An X ray for bone age determination can be taken to look for the fusion of epiphyses.
Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress.
Protein rich diet like soya, groundnut, pulses, etc should be incorporated in your diet plan.
One more thing, please do not get influenced by any advertisement or health product which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height...it may be harmful.
Wishing you Good Health.
Take care.
Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 17-21 yrs in males.
So...as you are 18 years old now, there is still a good chance of further increase in height.
An X ray for bone age determination can be taken to look for the fusion of epiphyses.
Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress.
Protein rich diet like soya, groundnut, pulses, etc should be incorporated in your diet plan.
One more thing, please do not get influenced by any advertisement or health product which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height...it may be harmful.
Wishing you Good Health.
Take care.
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