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Does protein make you grow taller
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Balanced nutrition: The best aid for growth is an active lifestyle, proper rest and a healthy diet. Don't expect anyone to grow taller than their genetic potential.No s... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Howard Shapiroanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Be patient: How much you will continue to grow depends on genetics (how tall your parents are) and whether the growth plates in your bones have matured. Many peo... Read More
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Dr. Tiffanie Noonananswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Unlikely...: According to your info, you are a 17 year old female. In women, the growth plates usually close within 2 years of the onset of menses. The major gro... Read More
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Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
You can't: Seja, growth rate is determined by several factors, the most important of which are genetics and nutrition. Be sure to eat a varied and complete diet,... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
It doesn't: Necessarily make you taller but it helps you to reach your maximum potential.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
L arginine: Not recommended because we dont know the long term effects of l arginine.
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
No: Your height is genetically determined, they used to say we grow while we are asleep, as growth hormone is secreted more at night, but the picture is m... Read More
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Linda Callaghananswered
Addiction Medicine 55 years experience
Balanced diet.: Height is determined by other factors than diet, such as genetics. Eating a healthy balance diet can certainly allow you the maximum height you can at... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Olivia Liaoanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Height: Is a result of genetics, good nutrition, exercise and there are no specific drinks to make you grow taller.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Olivia Liaoanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Growth chart: Look up a normal growth height chart for your age and if you are concerned, discuss with your doctor. You still can grow taller at your age.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jon Fishburnanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Mostly genetic: Molecular biologist, chao quing lai states "about 60 to 80 percent of the difference in height between individuals is determined by genetic factors, w... Read More
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