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Any Effective Medication To Increase The Height ?

Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and I am very short. I have been looking for a way to get taller. I have done some reasearch but nothing seems real and effective. Please help me, I want to add at least two inches to my height . I am ready to do anything.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Human height is mainly determined by bone growth, and is mostly genetic. Some supplements like exercise etc can have little difference in your height. But not that significant.

Bone length increases upto an age limit of around 23. You still have another year. Growth spurt is around 16 to 20. You already passed that region. Therefore don't expect much. Some exercises like pull ups can help. Sleeping straight body can also be beneficial.

Relying on so called height increasing supplements actually are waste. You already know it.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Any Effective Medication To Increase The Height ?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Human height is mainly determined by bone growth, and is mostly genetic. Some supplements like exercise etc can have little difference in your height. But not that significant. Bone length increases upto an age limit of around 23. You still have another year. Growth spurt is around 16 to 20. You already passed that region. Therefore don t expect much. Some exercises like pull ups can help. Sleeping straight body can also be beneficial. Relying on so called height increasing supplements actually are waste. You already know it. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.