What factors affect growth? I'm 5'7 at age 14, and my parents are shorter than me. Are there any ways to grow taller (stretching, etc.)?
2007-05-21 16:00:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
Your genetics are some of the biggest factors, but proper nutrition can also affect how high you grow. You may have ancestors who are taller than your parents which you could have a recessive gene which could make you grown taller. I don't know of any other ways besides growth hormones that would make you grow taller.
2007-05-21 16:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your height is genetically programmed. Stretching won't make you taller. But, it sounds like you are on your way to at least 5'9" or so since you haven't hit your fast growing year (around 15-16).
2007-05-21 16:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your genetics are the biggest factors when it comes to your height. You have 6 more years to grow, so I am sure you will grow a little more.
2007-05-21 16:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by I ? Colbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about genetics. There are no ways of growing taller.
2007-05-21 16:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your height is limited to your genes, but drinking milk (calcium) and staying active will help with an inch or two.
2007-05-21 16:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by sjcpunx408 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say genes/your parents r short/but r there parents /siblings short/i am not trying to be funny/ but i am 4 ft 11/if any one knows how to get longer in height /let me know
2007-05-22 08:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by hotdogsarefree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might take it after a uncle or aunt.what about your grandparents,maybe you take it after them,you dont have to take it after your mom or dad.
2007-05-21 16:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is answer to every question. Lets hope there is one for us.
2015-04-19 05:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by Prakash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋