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Does calcium make you grow taller
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Dr. David Fertelanswered
Vascular Surgery 37 years experience
No: but it could give you kidney stones
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Not really: If for some reason you were calcium deficient it may allow you to reach your expected height but not more.The general answer is no. Final height is be... Read More
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548 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
No: They may help to attain your full growth potential - but they will not make you taller.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Unlikely: You are most likely to reach your tallest potential height by following a healthy diet, getting appropriate sleep & and remaining physiclly active... Read More
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438 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
No.: The growth plates of the bones close following puberty, after that point significant height growth is no longer possible under normal conditions. Inc... Read More
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669 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Not really...: There is usually some growth in girls at age 14 years. Most people reach their maximum height in their late teens. Without nutritional problems or chr... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Unlikely: You are most likely to reach your tallest potential height by following a healthy diet, getting appropriate sleep & and remaining physiclly active.Not... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
Unlikely: Calcium doesn't trigger bone growth but it's essential to mineralize bone. Most boys are done growing by 17 and girls by 16. Once growth plates close,... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Sorry: But your bones are closing and you're not going to get any taller, no matter what you do or take. You may grow a slight bit over the next 1-2 years i... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed Dec 29, 2022
A 41-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Endocrinology 53 years experience
Taller: It is extremely unlikely that you will grow taller at age 33. If you saw a pediatrician as a youngster you should contact them and ask for a copy of y... Read More
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3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
May be too late but: I am sorry to tell you that most men stop growing around age 18- but occasionally some will grow until age 21 or so. Taking measures to increase your ... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
Likely not: While good nutrition is essential for normal growth in children and adolescents, additional vitamins and minerals are unlikely to help unless identif... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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