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My brother is in his running age 18 and his height is 5.6 .is there any supplement which I can provide him to increase his height a bit more 2-3 inches..
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Look height has a lot to do with genetics so no supplement can help him except he can try some hanging from bars ans eating a balanced homemade nourishing simple meals for a better growth
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Moreover buys grow till 20-21yrs so yet it’s not his final height that he has reached to so just chill
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Please ask me directly for details
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This heights seems fine but working on calcium and protein can help
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Ms. Neha Kava (DT)
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Need to first do bone scan to know if there is any scope to grow his height. Also growth hormones should be considered among with nutrition
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Delhi
He can start with wall hanging/ pelvic floor/ cycling etc followed by protein and calcium rich diet. There are few things that you can add:
Milk and dairy products
Green leafy vegetables
Seasonal fruits
Pulses/ beans
Add with proper caution. As per the digestive system and body metabolic rate
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy evening,
Height is mostly determined by your genetics, there are several steps you can take appear taller and optimised your growth potential:
1. Eat balanced diet
2. Eat supplements with caution
3. Get right amount of sleep
4. Stay active
5. Practice good posture
6.Use yoga to maximise your height
Some exercise in in your routine like
Forward bend
Wall stretching
Bar hanging
Pelvic lift
Pilates roll over
Cobra stretching
Dry land swimming
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Leafy greens are superstar when it comes to increasing height including spinach, kale, cabbage.
Leafy greens concentrate in vitamin C , calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, though the precise amount of minerals varies between different varieties.
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