if it does, how long does it last... etc..
2006-08-16 11:29:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I don' think so. I think it's your teeth that suffers.
2006-08-16 11:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by Tammy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As far as caffeine stunting one's growth, this is a myth. Scientists have had many concerns about this possible side effect, but thus far there has not been any research to support it. It is important to know that caffeine can have many other adverse effects on your health if consumed in higher doses. Caffeine can cause anxiety, headaches, jitters, sleep interference and contribute to some heart problems. This substance is a drug and like most stimulants it can be addictive. Once addicted, there are withdrawal symptoms to deal with such as severe headaches, temporary depression and irritability. You might have thought that caffeine was just perking you up, but it may also be playing with your attitude as well. Athletes should pay close attention to how much caffeine they consume, as well as any other person. Caffeine has a dehydrating effect on the body's cells (making them lose water), but at the same time causes your body to urinate. This two-fold mechanism causes rapid water loss from the body. It will also cause athletes to have sore muscles and delayed recovery time.
2006-08-16 18:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by The Amazing Humdinger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to answer the opposite of what everyone else here has said so far.
Yes. I'm pretty sure it stunted my growth. I started drinking coffee when I was thirteen, and I haven't grown and inch since then.
2006-08-16 18:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by Ashleigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started drinking coffee when I was four and by the time I was six, I was hung like a pony. The doctors said that it was the coffee.So, at least in my case, coffee stimulated growth !
2006-08-16 18:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by sonny_too_much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
It's something we say to keep kids away from caffeinated drinks until adulthood.
Now, dieting...THAT will stunt your growth, because it denies your body nutrients when they are needed!
2006-08-16 18:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just a rumor.....I drank coffee when I was a kid started at 3..It didnt faze my growth... Im 5ft9 but not a kid anymore. LOL
2006-08-16 18:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by nerdboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not at all. That's an old wive's tale.
My sister and I have been frinking coffee since we were little girls. I'm 5'6" (ok not that tall...)...but she is 5'10"...which is pretty tall for our family!
2006-08-16 18:35:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you've spent your life buried under a mountain of coffee beans.
Otherwise, no.
2006-08-16 18:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by Soy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Just the caffeine is a stimulant and can increase your heart rate, and metabolism
2006-08-16 18:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i hope not cuz im 14 and i love coffee!!! that sounds weird but i do
2006-08-16 18:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by candygirlrw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn, I just realized why I'm only 3' 11" tall!
2006-08-16 18:35:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋