i'm 15 years old what can i do to get taller?
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There are several issues involved with this situation.\n\n#1 Genetics\n\n#2 Nutrition\n\nThere is nothing you can do about the genetics aspect of your growth.  What will happen will happen regardless of what you do, you will never go PAST that predetermined height.\n\nHowever, Nutrition can OPTIMIZE that growth, allow your body to have the best building blocks to achieve the maximum height you can reach.\n\nYou need to give it the best fuel possible to do this which includes a very well-rounded diet of protein, vegetables, fruit and carbohydrates.  \n\nEating whole grains more than processed foods (like wheat bread (REAL wheat bread) not white, brown rice not white, etc).  Lots of nuts, legumes and dried fruit for snacks and not candy.  \n\nDitch the soft drinks for water.  Juice is okay, but water with a piece of fruit is better.  You get the good-stuff fiber and nutrients from the fruit and not the squeezed out sugar-enriched juices then.\n\nFor cereals, eat whole grains, cooked oatmeal (not instant), etc.\n\n\nThis sounds very simple, but archaeologists have found that nutrition has been a very important part of height and growth of ancient peoples.\n\nIt is still an issue today.\n\nSo, to recap, no junk food (pizza, sodas, etc) eat fruit and raw veggies for snacking.  Lots of water and milk.  Cheese is also good snacking food, nuts, that sort of thing.
368528
I'd be willing to bet that you'll grow about three more inches. That will take you to 5'7". YOu can always have your parent(s) take you to a doctor. They can do a measurement of certain bones and give you a good prediction. But remember, it's not just vitamins, it's protein and fat that makes you tall. There was a study that found that vegetarians (from infancy) don't get as tall as those who eat animal proteins. But they are still healthy and can be quite athletic. \n\nJust wanted to add, I'm pretty tall for a woman, but I was not just attracted to tall men but also men who were shorter than me who had a strong physical presence and confidence that made up for their stature.
449144
According to some doctor you have a chance to increase your height upto 25yrs of age. Sleep 8 hours a day(from 9pm-5am), eat well, exercise (basketball, jogging) try some supplements. do it regularly
98343
All else being equal, you can't get any taller than your genes dictate.  I'm not tall,  5'9", and have always wished I could get at least to that magical 6 foot tall barrier.  You can make sure that you get to the tallest that your genes will allow by staying healthy, eating properly, getting plenty of rest, etc.\n\n"The height of the person is influenced by many factors, like good nutrition, onset and end of puberty and, most importantly, by the genetic predisposition. Most people by the time they are 19 have stopped growing and reached their final height. By that age growth epiphyses (the areas of the bones in your arms and legs that grow) have closed and the bone cannot get any longer. Unfortunately, once that happened, there is not much you can do to become taller.  \n\nIf you have seen advertisements for products that promise to make you taller, beware, there are no pills or devices that can increase your height.  Try to remember that height is only on aspect of who you are and that you have many qualities that you can control, like how you are as a friend, how hard you work and how you treat other people."
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no, you will definitely grow taller soon. you haven't gone through puberty yet. My son was about your height in 8 grade, he is now going to be in 11 grade and he is almost 6 ft! so you will get taller, just tell them to shut their traps when they make fun of you!
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if you're in your teens or early 20s, there are dietary supplements that claim they can help you grow. My son has been taking http://www.heightmax.com/index.htm... for a couple months and he has grown after being 5' 5" for well over a year. Whether or not he would have started growing again at this point in time (he's about to turn 15) no one can say; but it's mostly vitamins and he's had no side effects, so we'll keep using it.
877858
Unfortunatly my friend you can't gain height, you are only 15 so that means you may still be growing, you can strenghthen your bones by drinking milk, Vitamin D promotes bone health and that is the only thing I can think of to help you reach your maximum height potential....also since you are still young you should be working on your game instead of your height, I would work on my off hand as much as I could, and your handles, you are ideal height for a point guard right now but you may grow into a shooting guard and maybe fwd. Just concentrate on your game and the rest will take care of itself.
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I saw you have asked allot of questions 'bout getting taller. And that you are only 15.\nYou have still 5 more years until you are fully grown. Even tho' your family is short, you might have genes that says you will be taller. All my family got dark hair, but I got light hair. you don't know until your body is done developing. Stop worrying about your growth for now, and enjoy life! Get a new hobby or something. \n\nAnd remember, if you end up short, falling will be less painful as you are closer to the ground ;-)
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Naturally?  Then do nothing.  \n\nYou can get a little taller temporarily by doing things like hanging upside down for hours a day and stretching your back.  That's what football players do to get that extra inch for the measurements during the combine.  Not really worth the time though.\n\nBetter to just accept your height and move on.  Height means very little in the long run, and anyone who treats you differently because you're shorter, or taller, than them has their own issues to deal with.  \n\nBesides, shorter people live longer!\n\nGood luck.\n\n**late addition - calcium can't hurt, vitamins can't hurt, and seeing a doctor to examine your growth plates might not be a bad idea.  They should be able to tell you if nature has anything left in the tank for you.
345752
There is a strong possibility that you will because you are only 15 and will not stop growing until you are 21. You have a long way to go. But it only depends on your genes so there is no definite answer.
553135
Hey! I'm 16 and I'm only 153cm! I'M SOOOOOO SHORT! Try playing basketball,drinking a liter of milk everday, and stretch everymorning when you wake up :) Good Luck!
945219
human body grows till the age of 23 which is a madically proven thing. if u want to increase your height then hang from some rod or ceiling by grabing it with your both hands so that you hold the weight of your body through both your arms.(not with one arm/hand). stay hanging for 5 minutes, rest for a minute and repeat again for 5 min. then again rest for 1 minute and then hang for another 5 minutes but this time also do some pull ups of your body.\nrepeat this 5 times a week for 3-4 months and you will feel some change in your height. \ni got myself streched from 5.4 to 5.7 :D\n\nremember do not take any pills, if someone claims that you can increase your height by using their pills then he/she is a lier.
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There is no way to increase your height. Just have to deal with how your body grows. But, you can practise standing, sitting, and walking straight up. It won't make you taller, but it'll be good for posture.
1004795
You stop growing at the age of 19. You can grow taller unless mother nature wants that. Plz, don't use vitamins, they are strong and they will hurt your stomach. The best way to gain weight is to go to a doctor and he will give you a recipe to gain weight. Don't try to eat junk food.
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I'm also fifteen and short. I'm 4'11" and was once your size awhile ago. All I did was take vitamins and ate a lil' healthier and I grew. I wish you all the luck in growing and I don't mean that in a saracastic way. I know what it feels like to be short. I'm still praying for that last inch to be five foot. I'm given hell about being short alll the time. So I feel your pain. Good luck and the worst it could be is you've stopped growing.
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What are you talking about? You're 5'9 and you are only 14. There's nothing you can do, you grow naturally, you can't control that. I'm 18 and 6"1 (if there was a way I'd know).  Man you''ve got a lot of growing left ( Men don't stop growing until 21, women 18).  Since you're already so tall, in a couple of years you may be 6"7 and up range.
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Sorry, I can't give you any recommendations to increase your height.  The bones of your skeleton determine your height, and you can't really make them grow any more than they want.  Good news, you still may grow another inch or so in the next few years.  I grew and inch in my freshman year of college to 5'1-1/2"!  My sister grew and inch at the same time, so now she's an even 5 foot! I recommend to come to terms with your "height deficit", take all the short jokes in stride,  and take advantage of tall people over the coming years by making them get things for you that are out of your reach.  And invest in a step stool.  When you get older and move out, you may have to get your own things out of a tall cupboard every now and then.\n\nI've read in magazines every now and then there are ways to dress to make you "appear taller", and you can wear tall shoes sometimes, but unless you are a billionaire that can afford radical surgery/treatment options, love the body your in.  It's the only one you've got.