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Can taking vitamins really make you grow taller ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Well, it doesn't: Exactly work that way. We can obtain vitamins through the foods we eat or through supplements. If you are lacking vitamins from your diet alone, then supplementing with a vitamin pill can help to reach your maximum potential height. However, you don't grow taller after puberty.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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