The Heightist

This article will tell you about all the methods to grow taller that are available today. This is barely a list, and not all methods are equally effective (if they are even effective).

1. Supplements & Pills

Height increase through eating supplements or taking some ridiculously named pill is an old hat. A lot of companies sell these online as they are not approved by the FDA. Unfortunately, most of these tend to be scams, made up of fraudulent or dubious substances. Often, they turn out to be mere placebos, comprised of chalk powder or some other cheap substance. Stay clear of these if you can. If you’re fortunate, you’ll just end up wasting your money. If you’re unfortunate, you’ll end up wasting your money and suffering from some serious side-effects.

2. Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Therapy

HGH therapy has become a popular way to boost height, especially in those still going through puberty. The idea behind this is that the body requires HGH for growth, therefore, a few shots of HGH delivered externally might trigger growth. There has been no concrete evidence as to its effectiveness. Nevertheless, it is a fairly popular method despite the lack of verifiable proof. Because it’s natural, you don’t stand to lose anything from it.

3. Height Increase Surgery

If there is any height increase method that can guarantee a minimum amount of height increase, it has to be height increase surgery. This is a very painful, expensive, and lengthy process that involves either stretching the shin/thigh bones by a small amount every day to trigger micro-fractures, or simply cutting off the bone and allowing it to grow back. Height increase through this method can range from 2-6 inches, and growth takes place exclusively in the legs (which can give you a disproportionate appearance). In terms of cost, this can be wildly expensive, ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. Moreover, only a few countries offer this treatment and it is not FDA approved. Its lengthy duration (6+ months) means that you will have to take an extended leave from your job and family life to go through this operation.

4. Diet & Exercise

This is by far the most natural, safest height increase method available today. Rather than loading the body with a cocktail of dubious drugs or hormones, this method involves eating healthy, and performing certain exercises that trigger natural growth in the body. The upside of this technique is that you’ll feel a lot more healthy and fit if you perform the height increase exercises regularly along with eating a balanced diet. The downside is that it requires some degree of dedication and discipline, and the results take at least a month or so to be apparent. But in terms of effectiveness, safety and cost, this method cannot be beaten.