i am 16 years old and have several months before i turn 17. i am 5'8 (173 cm) and i want to be 5'11 (180 cm) or more. I am also of asian ethnicity but nowadays im seeing a lot that are 5'11's & up. is there any possible way i can get taller? do the supplements actually work? and does milk really help that much? I appreciate your comments...I'm just getting worried that i won't get any taller...
2007-07-24 08:28:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You perhaps still have time to grow taller. Eat a balanced diet that consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and meat. Drink plenty of water and have a good nights sleep. Take part in sports and exercise. These things may help you grow taller if your growth hormones are still expanding. There is not much we can do to grow taller after puberty. There are many products in the market today that claim to increase height of adults, but they are all scams without sufficient scientific evidence. Surgical options, though available, are EXTREMELY RISKY and of course expensive. This leaves us with basically two options.
1. Stretching Exercises: - These exercises will help you improve your posture. You’ll be surprised that how much of “Height” is hidden behind your slouched back. You can, at any age, add an inch or two of height by simply improving your posture. Follow the link below for information on specific height enhancing exercises:
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2. Second, you can create a “Taller” effect by following some smart fashion techniques. You can easily add another inch or two of “illusionary height” by improving your dress coordination. The link below can provide some input on height increase through fashion effect:
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2007-07-24 15:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have another growth period in a couple of years (late teens) but it is doubtful that it would amount to the 3 inches you say you want to grow. Just be happy with your height. Many Asians do not get even as tall as you are already. Milk has calcium which makes strong bones, but won't make you any taller nor will any supplements.
2007-07-24 08:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by makeloans2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Height is determined by genitics. If you parents are under 5'11 then you most likly will be also. At 16 you mostly likely are finished with growing. Supplements do not help. Milk is useful for strenghting bones but will not make you taller. If you stay 5'8 try to be happy with that. That's just who you are.
2007-07-24 08:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by heartzablaze215 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grow Taller For Idiots Program - http://GrowTallerSteps.com
2015-11-05 21:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by Adam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a guy, maybe. Guys continue to continue growing until thier early 20s sometimes. Milk helps because it keeps your bones strong, and it gives them calcium to build with if you are going to keep growing.
If you are a gir, .then you are probably as tall as you are going to get...wear heels!
2007-07-24 08:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by LSU_Tiger23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink milk eat healthy and all that but u will be as tall as u are supposed to be when u turn 18-21.
2007-07-24 08:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apprently, if youre THAT desperate and it has become a mental issue u can go to a phycologist and they can contact your doctor and possibly get you hormone pills.
2007-07-24 08:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
height is determined genetically, there is nothing short of painful risky surgery to increase or decrease height. Anyone that tells you differently is scamming you.
2007-07-24 08:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother grew about 6" in college...guys aren't done growing until they are almost 20
2007-07-24 08:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by love2dance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋