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Ok so i am 18 years old, and about 5'10. Will i continue to grow, if i take high levels of calcium? Ex: Milk and Brocolli; just give me specific details on growing after 18. ThankyouIt is true that height is genetic (i.e. Dependant on your parents), but there are a FEW things that you can do to increase your height. This will only change it 1-2 inches at most, compared to what you would normally be due to your genes.

As an individual's height increases, the bone must increase its diameter, and this is achieved by new bone being laid down by the osteogenic layer of the periosteum. The cells that take part in this process can be stimulated a little extra bit by EXERCISE.

I would recommend a diet with (normal amounts) of all your vitamins and minerals (you can even take vitamin supplements, but follow instructions). Calcium contributes to bone growth (and especially bone strength) , but an excess amount of them will not help you grow any taller (the lack of them, however will impede your growth).

All-in-all: I'd say eat balanced meals (taking high levels of calcium will not make a difference), and try to exercise. For the most part, your height will be related to your genetics and you should be happy with what you are.Milk and calcium have no effect on linear growth,as puberty hormones tend to block longitudinal skeletal growth.Your height is linked to your parents height,and,our height can be deduced from charts incorporating their heights.