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Can we grow taller although we did not get enough sleep for a long time?i have heard that body releases growth hormone when we get enough sleep?

Q: can we grow taller although we did not get enough sleep for a long time?i have heard that body releases growth hormone when we get enough sleep?

: How much taller you can grow depends on having open growth centers. These can be analyzed on a simple x-ray of your wrist/hand. If you have open growth centers, you can grow taller, if not, you are done. Most males grow until 17-18 and reach the average of both parents height plus 2.5 inches.

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How much taller you can grow depends on having open growth centers. These can be analyzed on a simple x-ray of your wrist/hand. If you have open growth centers, you can grow taller, if not, you are done. Most males grow until 17-18 and reach the average of both parents height plus 2.5 inches.

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Answered 5/30/2021

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A member asked:

Can we grow taller although we did not get enough sleep for a long time?i have heard that body releases growth hormone when we get enough sleep?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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