How to stop growing taller?

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Growing in height too quickly or possessing an above average height can make many people feel anxious. Is the fact that children are growing too fast for their peers related to an underlying health condition? And is there any way to stop the height growth?

1. Can you stop growing your height?

Each person has their own different elements of height, size and shape. Most of these factors are determined by genes. If you have parents who are taller than average, chances are that you also have an outstanding height.
Researchers think you can rely on genes to determine when you will experience growth spurts. Sometimes this can make some people much taller than others of the same age. In general, your height tends to change throughout your life. Your bones will grow from childhood and adolescence and continue until you reach adulthood in your twenties. By middle age, the body will tend to shrink. Many middle-aged people can lose about 2-4cm in height from their peak adult height.
Many cases of anxiety about growing taller than average are often rooted in sexist ideology. It is said that women are not allowed to be taller than men. It is because of this "outdated" mindset that many families choose estrogen therapy for their daughters in the hope of preventing the girls from growing taller. However, scientists have proven that this therapy is not only ineffective in preventing and inhibiting the growth of height in women, but also causes them to experience unpleasant side effects. .
There are also some cases of bone reduction surgery, however it is rarely recommended for the purpose of preventing height growth. These surgeries are often applied to people who have an imbalance in leg length.
Since your height is mainly determined by genetics, there is hardly any viable method to purposefully stop your height growth. It's best not to try to stop your natural height growth, unless you have an underlying health problem.
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2. What factors affect your height?

Here are the main factors that have a significant influence on your height growth, including:

2.1. Gen

This is the most important factor that governs your height. Depending on the region or race, the inheritance of height can also be different. For example, if your parents are above or below average in height, your final height may be the same as yours. On the other hand, in some other regions, if there is a difference in height between your parents (one is short and one is tall), your final height may be somewhere in between. In addition, some people may be abnormally tall, meaning they may be much taller or shorter than other family members.

2.2. Nutrition and health status in childhood

Overall, your nutrition as well as your overall health during childhood has a significant influence on determining your adult height.
As recent studies have shown, in developed countries there has been an increase in population height thanks to better access to healthy food and healthcare. On the contrary, a poor diet, deficiencies in important nutrients and inadequate health care, even preterm birth in women also contribute to your body becoming shorter than it is. with average.
Scientists think that most children with short stature and rickets are due to the body not getting enough nutrients essential for growth, such as vitamin D, calcium and protein. In addition, eating disorders in children can also adversely affect the growth of children due to poor nutrition. If a child has this disorder for a short time, it is still possible to catch up with the growth rate of other children. However, if the child has a long-term (chronic) eating disorder, the child may become permanently short.
Besides nutrition, overall health status is also an important factor affecting the growth rate of children during childhood. These conditions often include Down syndrome, dwarfism, Russell-Silver syndrome, delayed puberty, or hypopituitarism.
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2.3. Sex

Gender is also one of the factors that create the difference in height between men and women. Since girls tend to go through puberty about 2 years earlier than boys, girls may grow up faster than boys of the same age. Overall, however, boys seem to tend to grow faster than girls. This is also the reason why adult men are usually about 5 inches taller than adult women.

2.4. Sleep

During your sleep, growth hormone (GH) is produced by the pituitary gland. In fact, GH is an anabolic hormone, it has the ability to promote protein synthesis in the body, helping to enhance the growth of muscles, bones and other connective tissues. This has shown that the quality and quantity of sleep plays an extremely important role in the height growth of the body. To be able to fully develop physically, you should try to get enough sleep and sleep scientifically.

3. Are there any exercises to help you get shorter?

Many people make the point that doing weightlifting exercises during adolescence can hinder a child's bone growth and height. However, at present, there is no concrete scientific evidence to prove that this view is completely correct. Because most physical exercises are tailored to a person's physical condition, they can help strengthen bones and protect joints from damage.
Although, weightlifting exercises are not the main cause of stunting the growth of the body, but overtraining with the wrong training technique can damage the cartilage your growth.
Also, injury to the growth plates doesn't just happen when you lift weights. Studies have shown that about 15 - 30% of fractures in children affect the growth cartilages in the body. However, with the right treatment, it can cause less serious complications for your baby.

4.Some ways to make you look shorter

While there isn't any medical treatment that can make you shorter than you actually are, you can still help "transform" into a "shorter" person through eating wear. This can also become a "savior" for people of above average height. Here are some ways to dress to make you look shorter than you really are, including:
Wear clothes that are too big for your figure Wear flats, avoid high heels or spiky. Wear loose and long shirts or jackets as this can make your legs look shorter. Ideally, you should avoid wearing tight tops as they can make you look taller. For women, it is recommended to wear skirts that are above the knee to create a shorter feeling for the legs. Mix clothes with different colors to help deceive the eye. If girls have long hair, you should Keep your hair down as this tends to make you look shorter. Having an "oversized" height can detract from the exterior aesthetics. However, currently there is no method to help you reduce your height compared to reality. Therefore, to ensure health, you should let your height grow naturally and can use clothes to "hide" your height skillfully.

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Reference source: healthline.com