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Can I increase height?
I really want to know that. Can I increase my height? I am 22 right now turning 23 soon. My height is 5.6 feet. I want to increase my height by at least 1-2 inches, is there any chance to increase by exercising and nutritious diet combined.(also my parents are not tall either).
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At this age you can't increase your weight
Have healthy food
Be healthy.
All the best
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Good afternoon pls kindly consult through app.
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Ms. Isha Rani
Dietitian/Nutritionist
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
At this age you can’t gain height. But take balance diet for overall health
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please contact directly through App
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy morning,
It’s minor possible to increase your height after you reach adulthood, usually in your late teens or early twenties. This is because your growth plates close by then .
However, some things you can do to look taller and feel your best
1. Improve your posture
2. Wear heels and shoes insert
3. Exercise:
Moderate physical activity especially core strengthing
Can help maintaining your height .
4. Eat balanced diet:
A nutritious diet can help you maintain your height
5. Take supplements:
Supplements can help you maintain your height
6. Focus your strength:
Focusing on your strength and other ares of self improvement can help you move your focus off of your height .
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
The height increase will be minor that is visible less it can take time in visible results
But if you want to have discussion we can provide some accupressure also
With diet and workout for that better than connect over consultation
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