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I've heard vitamins encourage growth - other than vitamin d, what vitamins could i take to reach my potential height?

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Depends: At 47 years old, i think you have reached your potential height, and will instead want to keep your bones strong to prevent osteoporosis. Magnesium and strontium can help, as well as vit d and calcium.

Answered 1/26/2013

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A member asked:

I've heard vitamins encourage growth - other than vitamin d, what vitamins could i take to reach my potential height?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Su Fairchild answered

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