- female
- 24 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm 24 next month and I'm really hoping to add a few inches to my height. I've heard growth hormones might help, but I'm not sure how to naturally increase them. I recently lost 20 kilos and noticed my height went from 163cm to 165cm. Is there a way to keep this going? I'm looking for some advice or suggestions.
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While it's challenging to significantly increase height after adolescence, you can try to optimize your growth hormone levels through lifestyle modifications, such as: getting adequate sleep (7-9 hours), exercising regularly (high-intensity interval training, stretching, and strength training), reducing stress (yoga, meditation), maintaining a balanced diet rich in protein, vitamin D, and zinc, and considering supplements like arginine, glutamine, and GABA,
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
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