Hello once again, my loyal readers!
So as I can see from the title, you want to know why, or possibly how you at the height you are at right now. Well, you probably might've heard this time and time again, but your heredity and genes play a big part of your external person. But don't lose hope, 60 - 80% of your height is from your genetics. As for the other 20 - 40%? Those are attributed to your environment and the foods you eat. Yeah, put down that bag of chips, grab a handful of fresh spinach and read on!
What causes bone/height growth?
Well, to start off, a big key player in this process of growth is the endocrine system. As with all bodily growth, hormones are secreted to maintain a steady rate of growth. One of these human growth hormones is called somatotropin (also known as HGH or Human Growth Hormone). Somatotropin is released into the blood stream in small amounts from the anterior pituitary gland. This hormone not only stimulates the growth for your bones, but for many other cells throughout your body. However, while the hormones control your growth, a one very important process, ossification, is needed to build strength in the bones. Growth plates in the bones (found on both ends of the bones) are living cells that produce cartilage. Cartilage is a dense, fibrous, and extremely flexible tissue and as it undergoes ossification, the cartilage is slowly replaced by new bone, causing the bones to lengthen (Source: Prentice-Hall, Inc. "Hormones That Make You Grow").
What can I do to maximize my growing potential?!
Yeah, yeah, reading all the anatomical and science-y stuff isn't your cup of tea, right? " I just want to know how to grow taller, N!"
That's totally understandable! Well, for starters, nutrition should become your number one priority. Turnips (rich in growth hormones), Bok Choy (stimulates the growth hormones), Beans (stimulates growth hormones), Spinach (improves bone strength and effectiveness of growth hormones) and many others mentioned on this list. All these healthy vegetables will not only improve growth, but strengthen them, making it better for you in the long haul, so stock up and eat up! I also guarantee that there are plenty of other foods effective for improving growth, but I found this list to be the most accurate, as I noticed that these were the types of food my family eats on a daily (I have my younger brother as living proof! He's fourteen and breaking way past six feet!) Through healthfully nurturing your body with the nutrients it needs, you can stimulate the production of HGH, grow taller and strengthen your bones naturally!
For more information, please look at:
http://www.myhealthtips.in/2014/01/top-10-vegetables-that-help-you-grow-taller.html
http://www.innvista.com/health/anatomy/hormones-and-bone-growth/
http://www.ehow.com/about_5476028_can-milk-make-taller.html
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=43
So as I can see from the title, you want to know why, or possibly how you at the height you are at right now. Well, you probably might've heard this time and time again, but your heredity and genes play a big part of your external person. But don't lose hope, 60 - 80% of your height is from your genetics. As for the other 20 - 40%? Those are attributed to your environment and the foods you eat. Yeah, put down that bag of chips, grab a handful of fresh spinach and read on!
What causes bone/height growth?
Well, to start off, a big key player in this process of growth is the endocrine system. As with all bodily growth, hormones are secreted to maintain a steady rate of growth. One of these human growth hormones is called somatotropin (also known as HGH or Human Growth Hormone). Somatotropin is released into the blood stream in small amounts from the anterior pituitary gland. This hormone not only stimulates the growth for your bones, but for many other cells throughout your body. However, while the hormones control your growth, a one very important process, ossification, is needed to build strength in the bones. Growth plates in the bones (found on both ends of the bones) are living cells that produce cartilage. Cartilage is a dense, fibrous, and extremely flexible tissue and as it undergoes ossification, the cartilage is slowly replaced by new bone, causing the bones to lengthen (Source: Prentice-Hall, Inc. "Hormones That Make You Grow").
What can I do to maximize my growing potential?!
Yeah, yeah, reading all the anatomical and science-y stuff isn't your cup of tea, right? " I just want to know how to grow taller, N!"
That's totally understandable! Well, for starters, nutrition should become your number one priority. Turnips (rich in growth hormones), Bok Choy (stimulates the growth hormones), Beans (stimulates growth hormones), Spinach (improves bone strength and effectiveness of growth hormones) and many others mentioned on this list. All these healthy vegetables will not only improve growth, but strengthen them, making it better for you in the long haul, so stock up and eat up! I also guarantee that there are plenty of other foods effective for improving growth, but I found this list to be the most accurate, as I noticed that these were the types of food my family eats on a daily (I have my younger brother as living proof! He's fourteen and breaking way past six feet!) Through healthfully nurturing your body with the nutrients it needs, you can stimulate the production of HGH, grow taller and strengthen your bones naturally!
For more information, please look at:
http://www.myhealthtips.in/2014/01/top-10-vegetables-that-help-you-grow-taller.html
http://www.innvista.com/health/anatomy/hormones-and-bone-growth/
http://www.ehow.com/about_5476028_can-milk-make-taller.html
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=43