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How Can I Increase My Height ? I Am 26 Years Old

hi i am 26 years old my height is only 5 3 and i am so much worry about it. please help me..
Fri, 6 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Welcome to HCM.

Height increases up the age of 21 in male.Now it is some what dificult at 26.You are late for this.Otherwise you can try for it by exercise,swimming,cycling and calcium rich diet.
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
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u need to do exercise which stretch ur body like pull ups ,sits up,swimming ,skipping etc
cycling is also good
do eat fruits and green veg regularly
drink more water
all these will do little as height is determine by gene and we can not alter them more
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How Can I Increase My Height ? I Am 26 Years Old

Welcome to HCM. Height increases up the age of 21 in male.Now it is some what dificult at 26.You are late for this.Otherwise you can try for it by exercise,swimming,cycling and calcium rich diet.