Question 1

can amino acids help me grow taller? carbohydrates stunt growth?

Accepted Answer

No/no: Dietary supplements (amino acids) will not improve growth unless you are deficient in that material. The amount of carbohydrates in a balanced diet sustain normal growth, they do not hinder it.

Question 2

do carbs stunt growth in teens?

Accepted Answer

Stunt ?: Carbs are part of the nutrition that provide usable energy the quickest of all nutrients. Used in a proper balance with other nutrients it does not "stunt" growth. Used in excess, carbs are easily converted to fat stores. The body can actually make all the carbs it needs (although slower) from proteins &amp; fats. Getting carbs from vegetables can help weight control better than carbs from sugars.

Question 3

does calories maintenance stunt growth? like eating proper diet with the right amount of protein carbs fats vitamins etc but burn the same amount of calories?

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: Your question is not clear. You may wish to restate.For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
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Question 4

can minoycline stunt growth?

Accepted Answer

No: This is not a side effect of this drug.

Question 5

can steroid creams stunt growth?

Accepted Answer

Steroid cream: steroid cream shouldn't affect growth of used for a short period of time

Question 6

do melatonin supplements stunt growth?

Accepted Answer

: Highly unlikely

Question 7

will drinking coffee as a kid stunt growth?

Accepted Answer

No: As long as the child gets adequate nutrition and adequate sleep coffee will have no effect on the ultimate height of the child.

Question 8

does atkins diet stunt growth in my children?

Accepted Answer

Atkins Diet: If done properly, the Atkins is fine. Follow the step by step phases, per the book. I would not recommend it for growing children, unless supervised by a physician, for moderate obesity.

Question 9

is tribulus a steroid,  can it stunt growth ? please help

Accepted Answer

Plant/herb: Tribulus terrestris is a plant/herb touted to have many benefits related to testosterone, none of which have been proven in peer-reviewed published randomized controlled trials (medical gold standard). As a dietary supplement, there is no 3rd party oversight in the States to insure quality control. Check out http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/supplements/supplement-guide-tribulus-terrestris

Question 10

since alcohol increases estrogen, will this stunt growth since estrogen closes growth plates?

Accepted Answer

: Alcohol is prohibited for young adults under 21 years old.

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