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My height is short

2015-09-18 05:45:56
I'm 17 years old and does not have much height. My father is taller than me and my mother is short. Is there any way or food products, medicine, etc to increase height other than exercise??????
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Height is an genetically determined factor. Protein, calcium, amino acids and calories give your body energy and nutrients. These energy and nutrients are very important to increase the health of your bones and strengthen them. 

Answered2015-09-29 06:24:28

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