A member asked:

M taking a diet which is rich in calcium nd vit d it's enought to increase heighten?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Too late!: Sorry to give you disappointing news, but it is rare to grow after age 16-18, in fact most girls stop growing around age 14. Bone growth is caused by "growth plates" and once the growth plates close (usually 2-3 years after puberty) the bones are unable to grow. You need to accept your current height. However, calcium & d will improve bone density, esp. If you take with vit. K.

Answered 12/10/2013

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