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Contrary to popular belief, height increase does not only occur during the puberty stage, which is a time when sexual maturation takes place. It’s still possible for adults to grow taller despite being past their teenage years. However, it is during the puberty stage when a dramatic increase in the height happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is why those who would like to be taller than average should spring into action while they are still in their teens. The best time to start doing so is before they reach 18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we talk about the different things that people who are still in their puberty stage may do to increase their height, let us first answer a question that’s probably in your mind right now: why should I try to increase my height before 18 years old and not after it? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, the answer to this is simple: it’s below 18 years of age when growth spurts happen. Different things may be done by teens to boost their height increase during growth spurts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If truth be told, there are many growth spurts<\/a> in a person’s life. They actually begin in infancy and childhood, and they are referred to as “mini growth spurts.” This is the reason why babies and kids grow and develop rapidly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a matter of fact, during the first year of a baby’s life, he or she grows an average of 10 inches!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those mini growth spurts tend to continue throughout childhood. According to experts, it’s during spring and summer when kids grow <\/a>at a faster rate. It is believed that it can be due to the fact that there are lots of nutritious foods available during these seasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What’s more, it’s during spring and summer where there’s plenty of sun and fun outdoor activities to try \u2014 later on in this article; you will learn the role that physical activities play when it comes to height increase during the puberty stage as well as adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there are mini growth spurts, there are also major growth spurts. These major ones occur during the teenage years, and not during childhood. There is no scientific data saying how many growth spurts a person has in his or her lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What scientists are sure of, however, is that there are numerous growth spurts since birth, and the major ones tend to happen in the puberty stage, just before the growth plates of the long bones stop working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put simply, the growth plates are cartilage discs that are found at the ends of the long bones. These discs multiply, thus making the long bones such as the femur, tibia, and fibula of the legs to grow longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, the skeleton matures with the passing of years. This is why when a person reaches a certain age, those growth plates of the long bones harden and become just like the rest of the skeletal system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When this happens, needless to say, the person stops growing. This is an indicator that the growth spurts have come to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s for this reason exactly why it is before 18 years old when a person who would like to be taller than average should do all the necessary steps to promote height increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because male and female teens have different chemical and genetic makeup, the time that the growth spurts stop tends to happen at different ages. In girls, the major growth spurt usually ends when they reach 14 years of age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In boys, it is when they reach 16 years old<\/a> when the major growth spurt ends. However, some teens may have a cessation in their growth spurts earlier or later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some teenagers may still experience some growth spurts just before they reach 18 years of age. This is why if you are below 18 years old and you would like to be a tall adult, you should never quit doing various height-increasing solutions, including most especially those that are designed for teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should know one very important thing: a person who is 18 years old and above may still grow. However, it’s no longer due to the lengthening of the long bones as the growth plates would have stopped working at their age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Height increase during adulthood is usually due to the lengthening of the spine, in particular the decompression of the discs between the bones of the back \u2014 the spinal discs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the reason why astronauts grow up to a couple of inches when in outer space, as the lack of gravity enables their spinal discs to expand completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many things that you may do to encourage dramatic height increase before you celebrate your 18th birthday, and some of those that have worked for a lot of teens who wanted to be taller than everyone are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the reasons why growth spurts tend to be dramatic in infants, kids, and teens is that they have a fast metabolism. When metabolism is mentioned, a lot of people immediately think about weight. A speedy metabolism promotes weight loss, while a slow metabolism encourages weight gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While that is true, it’s wrong to associate metabolism with weight gain or weight loss only. That’s because it is also linked to many other processes in the body, such as height increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The type of metabolism<\/a> that’s involved with growth is referred to as “anabolic metabolism,” and it involves the building of various tissues, including bone tissues. To maintain a normal metabolic rate, it’s important for growing teens to supply their bodies with nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals \u2014 all of these are required by the body for growth. Obtaining all of them is made possible by going for a well-balanced diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every meal should consist of various types of foods<\/a>, ranging from meat, animal products like eggs and cheese, grains, fruits to vegetables<\/a>. Some nutrients are known as major role players when it comes to promoting bone growth and strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They include protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some foods should be eaten, and some foods should be avoided. It’s a good idea for growing teens to minimize their intake of junk and processed foods because they do not contain nutrients that their bodies need to grow taller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What’s more, they can cause obesity and hormonal imbalance, both of which can stunt one’s growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In adults, orally taken products that provide the body with all kinds of nutrients are called nutritional supplements. On the other hand, when these products are for kids, they are more commonly known as multivitamins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like what the name says, it has various vitamins as well as minerals, in particular those that are for growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Multivitamins can be beneficial for teens who do not seem to be getting the full range of nutrients they need from the diet. So, in other words, it’s suitable for those whose diet is not well-balanced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many reasons why some people in the puberty stage fail to have a healthy diet. Some of them are too busy with studying and going out with friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Others are becoming more and more conscious of their appearance and are going on a diet. The stress of being teens can also make some of them lose their appetite<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from nutritional supplements, there are also height-increasing supplements in the market. Different products have different ingredients. For instance, some of them have collagen, while others have amino acids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Others contain hormones, such as the human growth hormone or HGH, as well as other hormones that help promote increased HGH production. Then there are also those containing herbs that purported to promote growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, most supplements out there are not suitable for children and teenagers below 18 years of age. That’s because some of their ingredients may interfere with the normal growth and development of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are height-increasing supplements also available for kids and teens alike, although just like what’s mentioned earlier, they are mostly vitamins and minerals. Before a youngster is given supplements, a doctor must be consulted first.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHaving a Well-Balanced Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taking Nutritional Supplements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Exercising or Playing Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n