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Any truth to what i read--that 1-2 sodas/day, like mountain dew, can cause gh levels to rise & increase the height of adults (many yrs past puberty)?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sadly no: Or we should all buy stock in Coca Cola. Once your bones have reached maturity (the ends fuse) at about 16-18 years of age, you will not grow taller. Only wider.

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Answered 9/18/2015

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A member asked:

Any truth to what i read--that 1-2 sodas/day, like mountain dew, can cause gh levels to rise & increase the height of adults (many yrs past puberty)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Lipkin and 2 doctors agreed

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