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I'm 18 now, and i'm 5.8 ft tall, i still wanna add 2 to 3 inches in my hieght, please suggest what ever i can do to increase my hieght!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See below: A lot depends on when you started puberty and mostly depends on your genetics. If parents are tall, you are more likely to be taller. 5.8 feet is good. Make sure you eat well, exercise well and get plenty of sleep.
Answered 5/1/2015
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