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I want to know is it possible to get taller after 18 ? my father is 6' 1" and mother is 5 ' 7" . i am only 6' 1 " . will i get taller ? thank you ..
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May be too late but: Most men stop growing around age 18- but occasionally some will grow until age 21 or so. But 6'1" is above average! taking measures to increase your production of growth hormone might help, but if your growth plates have closed (like most 18 yo's) then you've reached your max. See "http://www.Thebodywellusa.Com/blog/dr-mike-carraghers-top-10-ways-to-increase-your-human-growth-hormone-hgh-levels".
Answered 12/10/2013
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