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Could you recommend natural ways to increase height growth for a 16yr old who is 5ft4?

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No: At 16 years of age unless you have not started puberty, there are no natural ways and few if any medical treatments to increase your ultimate height.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2016

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