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Can I Grow Tall After The Age Of 21?
Helllo Doctor. I just want to know if i could increase my Height. At present i am 5 2 and my weight is 52 KG. I have heard that after 21, its medically not possible to expect any height growth still i would reuest if you could suggest some exercise to increase my height at least an inch and a half. Saba
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
Hello Saba,
Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 18-21 yrs in males.
So...as you are 21 yrs old now, there is comparatively less chance of an increase in height.
An X ray for bone age determination can be taken to look for the fusion of epiphyses.
Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress.
Protein rich diet like soya, groundnut, pulses, etc should be incorporated in your diet plan.
One more thing...please do not get influenced by any advertisement or health product which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height...it may be harmful.
Wishing you Good Health.
Take care.
Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 18-21 yrs in males.
So...as you are 21 yrs old now, there is comparatively less chance of an increase in height.
An X ray for bone age determination can be taken to look for the fusion of epiphyses.
Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress.
Protein rich diet like soya, groundnut, pulses, etc should be incorporated in your diet plan.
One more thing...please do not get influenced by any advertisement or health product which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height...it may be harmful.
Wishing you Good Health.
Take care.
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