Question 1

can niacin really help children grow taller?

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Maybe: If they have a Niacin deficiency from poor diet, it could allow a kid to reach their potential height.It will not push a kid past where they would grow normally with a balanced diet.

Question 2

how come modern children grow taller and develop faster than children before?

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Several reasons: This could be because of several reasons, the most obvious if that of greatly improved nutrition for children as compared to even that of fifty years ago.

Question 3

why do children grow taller during puberty ?

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Increased Hormones: Puberty is caused by hormonal changes that occur as children grown from 10-20 years of age. Hormones, especially androgens (testosterone() cause bones to grow during this time which makes you grow taller(growth spurt)

Question 4

does children with more acne and pimples on their faces grow taller then the children that has barely to none?

Accepted Answer

No: Acne is more common during puberty, and thus during growth spurts, but I know of no association between acne and increased overall height.

Question 5

can taking thyroid medication cause an adult (late30s) to grow taller, or does that only occur in children with thyroid issues?

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Significant growth..: ...Can only occur if the growth plates have not closed - and they usually close by late teens; and supplemental thyroid hormones only promote growth in thyroid-deficient individuals.

Question 6

can you grow taller after 24?

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Rarely.: There are several disorders with which this is possible, but in general, healthy people do not grow noticeably after 24, .

Question 7

could you grow taller after 18?

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Unlikely to happen: At 18 the growth centers have likely closed  so no more linear growth is expected.If you want to know for sure an x-ray of the wrist ; hand can be analysed for bone maturity ; tell if the growth centers remain open to new growth. A bone maturity more consistent with 14 would leave some room for growth.

Question 8

what foods make you grow taller?

Accepted Answer

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 attain, given your genetics.

Question 9

what drinks make you grow taller?

Accepted Answer

Height: Is a result of genetics, good nutrition, exercise and there are no specific drinks to make you grow taller.

Question 10

can sleepinghelp you grow taller?

Accepted Answer

no relationship: We all need stleep and mostly get it.  While young, you may grow a little in your sleep but this is due to the normal increase your body is making and is not a response to being asleep.  So get your sleep and consider your heredity and nutrition for optimizing your growth potential.

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