What affects a person's height, apart from genetics?

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Why do people only grow up to a certain age? Ever thought about it? We asked an endocrinologist to answer this question.

“We stop growing because our body stops secreting the so-called growth hormone at a certain age,” says the expert.

As a rule, , it happens closer to 25-30 years. It is interesting that a person grows most actively not during life, but even before birth. That is, in the mother's womb.

Just think about it: in only about nine months, a child grows by half a meter on average! Then the growth process slows down significantly.

During the first year of life, the child grows by about 20 cm. Then it grows even more slowly. But what affects how a person will grow as a result?

Growth hormone is released mainly two hours after sleep. That is why it is so important for children not to disturb the routine of the day. The child should have healthy sleep and full rest. This is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal organs.

Also, the height of the child is affected by the amount of food consumed. If the amount of meat and other products of animal origin decreases, the growth processes in the body slow down.

If the body does not receive such useful vitamin A, growth will also be inhibited.

Undoubtedly, for growth genetics also affects. Tall parents often have tall children. But if you really want to be taller, you can increase your height a little with the help of physical exercises and regular sports.