Foods to Increase Height - Slideshow

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For reasons such as a well-built physique or boosting one's confidence, more people wish to increase their height.

Generally, females attain their optimum height by the age of 18 years whereas for males growth in height is up to 21 years.

Genetics play the principal role in determining one's height. However, factors like eating nutrient-dense foods, stretching exercises, skipping, swimming and cycling can also influence a person's height.

Interestingly, research published in AMA journal demonstrated a link between sleep disorders and low levels of Human Growth Hormone (HGH), which plays a vital role in bone growth and subsequent increase in height. Thus, a sound sleep is pivotal for attaining a good height.