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Is It Possible To Increase Height At The Age Of 28?

Posted on Sat, 19 Dec 2015

Question: HI,

I am 28 Male and my height is 5.7 inch. I want to increase my height to 2 to 3 inches. I am going to Gym and doing cardio exercise but still my height is not increasing. Please suggest how can increase my height by taking some medicines and also doing some exercise.

Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cannot increase height

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Men attain their maximim height by the age of 22 and the growing end of the bones are fused. There is no way the bone can grow longer once its fused. Now that you are 28, please do not waste money on unnecessary products that claim that it will help you gain weight. You will not only lose money but also your health
Going to the gym and doing cardio exercises will help you remain thin and healthy. I suggest you to continue going to the gym.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 days later)

Thanks for the responses. I have heard that even doing Yoga will also help us to increase our height. Please share your thought.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Genetically determined

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

It has been proven by scientific analysis that the final height of a human being is genetically determined.
Yoga, cardio exercises or growth hormone supplements can only speed up your rate of growth in height however the final height remained the same

I hope I was of help, please get back to me for any further doubts I'll be happy to get back to you

Regards

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