Once you’re adult, the growth plates of your long bones become fused.

You can optimize your

height by drinking adequate water to keep your vertebral discs hydrated. Strengthening and
stretching your core and back muscles can improve your posture, which may slightly increase
your height.

Nutritional deficiencies during childhood and adolescence limit growth. The following
nutrient-dense foods may maximize bone growth.

*Note: this list isn’t comprehensive, but it gives examples of what foods are nutrient-dense.

Vegetables

● Dark Leafy Green Vegetables (kale, bok choy, spinach, etc.)

● Tomatoes
● Mushrooms
● Herbs (cilantro, parsley)
● Carrots
● Sweet Potato
● Cauliflower
● Broccoli
● Avocado

Fruit

● Apples
● Oranges
● Bananas
● Kiwis
● Dates
● Lemons
● Limes
● Pears
● Pomegranate

Health Fats
● Nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.)
● Olive Oil
● Coconut Oil
● Avocado Oil
● Dark Chocolate
● Olives

High Protein Foods

 ● Greek Yogurt
● Salmon
● Herring
● Tuna
● Chicken
● Beef
● Pork
● Eggs

Spices
● Curry powder
● Turmeric
● Cinnamon
● Black Pepper
● Chives
● Cayenne Pepper

Probiotics

● Kimchi
● Sauerkraut
● Yogurt

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4397276/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4266867/