Does Cofee really stunt growth?

Answer 1

No, coffee doesn't stunt growth, no matter what your parents may be telling you. That is a widespread myth. Many people believe it, but it's not true.

However, caffeine can cause the following:

jitteriness and nervousness
upset stomach
headaches
difficulty concentrating
difficulty sleeping
increased heart rate
increased blood pressure

Answer 2

Coffee stunts your growth...

NOT true. Research suggests that coffee consumption has no effect on height. This Myth was started decades ago when it was thought that caffeine in coffee may be a risk for osteoporosis, and subsequently lead to reduced bone mass. However, much of the previous research that linked caffeine beverages and osteoporosis were made in populations that also had low calcium intakes. These people were most likely replacing calcium-rich milk with coffee or caffeine sodas. *Low calicum intakes are clearly linked to reduced bone health.

More recent studies suggest that even if caffeine does slightly offset calcium absorption, the effect is very small.... and it's easily offset by adding a couple of tablespoons of milk into your coffee. Of course, for optimal bone health you'll also need an appropriate daily dose of calcium throughout the day from low-fat dairy, fortified foods, certain greens and/or supplements.

So coffee won't stunt your kid's growth, should you still limit their consumption? Yes, because there are other potential adverse side effects including stomach discomfort, nervousness, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, insomnia, and irritability. In my opinion, it's NOT a good idea to let you child drink caffeinated coffee.

Answer 3

I say NO. I have met many people young and old in the U.S. Navy & U.S. Army who told me they have been drinking coffee since they were in junior high and these people are mostly of average height to tall and very tall. I got interested in coffee when I was a young man and I enlisted in the U.S. Navy. My first job aboard an aircraft carrier was to make coffee. I was awed by the size of the coffee makers aboard the ship because I had never since anything like it before. It was several feet tall and the diameter was large enough for a kid to fit in it. Keep in mind that there are thousands of people aboard an aircraft carrier, 4000+ sailors live aboard and most sailors love coffee. Those who don't sooner or later learn to drink coffee out of necessity to stay awake to do their jobs. Caffeine truly is a life saver to many in the Navy. It's the same in the Army also. I know because I joined the U.S. Army and just like in the Navy, we drank coffee more than water it seemed. There are many tall to very tall people in the military so I have to say that coffee does not stunt growth. Any way, coffee has been mailgned in many ways so here's some interesting/enlightening info from HARVARD UNIVERSITY:
Coffee Health Benefits
Coffee may protect against disease, says the Harvard Health
Letter

ENJOY LIFE MORE! Drink coffee! :--)
an "old salt" (sailor, that is)


BOSTON , MA — It’s surprising when something that was once considered questionable for your health turns out to have health benefits, usually with the proviso to use it “in moderation.” That happened with chocolate and alcohol, and now it is coffee’s turn, reports the February issue of the Harvard Health Letter. Here’s some of the mostly good news about coffee:

Blood pressure. Results from long-term studies are showing that coffee may not increase the risk for high blood pressure over time, as previously thought. Study findings for other cardiovascular effects are a mixed bag.

Cancer. Coffee might have anti-cancer properties. Last year, researchers found that coffee drinkers were 50% less likely to get liver cancer than nondrinkers. A few studies have found ties to lower rates of colon, breast, and rectal cancers.

Cholesterol. Two substances in coffee — kahweol and cafestol — raise cholesterol levels. Paper filters capture these substances, but that doesn’t help the many people who now drink non-filtered coffee drinks, such as lattes. Researchers have also found a link between cholesterol increases and decaffeinated coffee, possibly because of the type of bean used to make certain decaffeinated coffees.

Diabetes. Heavy coffee drinkers may be half as likely to get diabetes as light drinkers or nondrinkers. Coffee may contain chemicals that lower blood sugar. A coffee habit may also increase your resting metabolism rate, which could help keep diabetes at bay.

Parkinson’s disease. Coffee seems to protect men, but not women, against Parkinson’s disease. One possible explanation for the sex difference may be that estrogen and caffeine need the same enzymes to be metabolized, and estrogen captures those enzymes.

Answer 4

Well if you think so maybe, but it doesn't stunt your size. Your size is determined by your familys genes. But too much coffee can makae you get not enough sleep depends on your body structure

Answer 5

It is not recommended for children as it can rob their body of nutrients that they need for healthy growth. You can find more about the effects of coffee and caffeine here.

Answer 6

Not sure dont drink it cuz I'm allergic to the stuff

Answer 7

It is the caffiene in coffee, and yes, it does.

Answer 8

whoa!! it doesn't?
wow that's news to me.

well then yay

Answer 9

No, not true.

Answer 10

NO