hi im 14, and i know most of growth comes from genes,, but what substances slow the growth? i hear caffeine does, though there have been no proof. does the medicine that helps u fall asleep stunt growth? what are all the things that stunt growth?
2006-12-25 16:10:22 · 6 answers · asked by Toby 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Being a Mexican...
2006-12-25 16:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by $ $ 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
poor nutrition
any animal person can tell you instances of young animals that were poorly fed that NEVER develop properly
same with humans
cigarettes DO seem to stunt growth, even the nicotine chew...I've known kids that used chew and they never did reach the heights of their siblings
found an odd Nov'06 article about people stunting the growth of their children ON PURPOSE with hormones...bottom line, 6 yr old had mantal ability of a 2 yr old, parents chose to keep her small to enable them to physically care for her
"Nov 1, 2006
NEW YORK - In a report published in a medical journal this month, two doctors describe a 6-year-old girl with profound, irreversible developmental disability who was given high doses of estrogen to permanently halt her growth so that her parents could continue to care for her at home."
2006-12-26 00:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by chaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malnutrition, cigarettes, alcohol can stunt some very important growth. I've even heard of some medicindes that could a little.
2006-12-26 00:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of nutrition would stunt growth - more common in Africa.
2006-12-26 00:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caffeine,smoking, alcohol, drugs
2006-12-26 00:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Poker Face 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things to avoid...um...short parents?
don't drink caffeine either
no carrots! i heard it makes you short (no actual proof)
and drink milk
2006-12-26 00:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋