If I was 15 and drank coffee like 2 or 3 times a week starting now would it stunt my growth? And if so has it been proven?
2007-02-25 14:39:11 · 14 answers · asked by Green Chicklet 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Medical studies show that one cup a day is good for you. There are absolutely no medical studies that show stunted growth. I have worked in a coffee shop since i was 15 ( which was when i started drinking it ) and i am averaging 3 cups a day. I have never had any health issues or bad side effects from coffee except the extra trip to the restroom now and then.
2007-02-25 14:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caffeine does stunt your grown in that, caffeine takes or absorbs calcium from your bones.
If you are a female, cut back on your caffeine intake drastically... if male, it's less a problem.
When woman go through menapause more calcium is lost which causes you to be more prone to broken bones (hip replacements, etc). Take in more calcium, stay away from so much caffeine.
and you are not done growing yet... usually until your early 20's.. but at that point.. it's very minimal and you'll barely even notice...
2007-02-25 14:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Sara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not too sure. I've always thought of that as a myth. My mom would used to scare me and tell me that. But, I never actually drank alot of coffee in the first place and I'm 18 and I think Im done with growing, however i wish that wasnt the case yet.
2007-02-25 14:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its never been proven as long as its not abused. At your age you need a balanced diet and plenty of sleep. If there are a few cups of coffee in the mix there is no need to worry.
2007-02-25 14:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by n_m_young 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, besides if you are 15 your are pretty much done growing. I think someone made up those stories to scare kids from things like coffe and smoking! Do you eat the crust on bread? They used to say the crust would put hair on your chest! LOL
2007-02-25 14:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to learn, try to become Genius and the problem will not be yours anymore. I mean that when you are Genius , you don't need to care about events and problems related to your body; like Jesus before his passion - said: "my disciples, You are me and I am yours". You will fade, there's no need to care about the reason or anything of the Self, you will no longer be a slave of anything. Your body will be any body.
2007-02-25 14:53:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't over do it, caffiene won't affect you like you think... i belive the study was about over doing caffiene... (like 1 or 2 energy drinks a day amount of caffiene)
2007-02-25 14:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, caffeine is good for you, according to recent reports.
Good luck. Pops
2007-02-25 14:43:11 · answer #8 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it would! And smoking will turn your toenails purple.
2007-02-25 14:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by ravin_lunatic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so...Caffeine is bad for your body.
2007-02-25 14:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by RCHAN<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋