What affects height?

Before discussing how to grow taller in adulthood, you must first know what things affect your current height.

Genetics alias heredity is the main factor that determines your current height. Look at the posture of your father and mother.

If both parties are equally tall, it is very likely that you will also have a slender height. On the other hand, if only one side is tall while the other is short, your stature will be determined by which gene is stronger.

This means that you may be tall after your father is tall, of average height because your father and mother have a strong genetic mix, or you may be short because you have inherited a small stature gene from your mother.

Another factor that can determine your height is the adequacy of essential nutrients and physical activity during the period of early growth and development until puberty ends.

How to get taller naturally

He said, the way to grow taller as an adult only has to use certain drugs or tools that are sold in the market. Wait a minute.

There are many natural ways to increase body height, you know, even though you are already absurdly old.

1. Eat nutritious food

In general, bones that become weaker in adulthood can make our bodies appear stooped and shorter than they should be. This is because our bones are not strong enough to withstand the increasing weight of the body.

Food sources of protein, vitamin D, and calcium are the best choices for keeping bones strong. Cow's milk for example. Besides being high in calcium and protein, milk also contains a growth hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) which is important for supporting the growth of long bones.

However, you certainly need a higher amount of intake at this age. The Indonesian Ministry of Health through the release of the 2013 Nutrition Adequacy Figures recommends that adults consume 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day. This can be obtained from healthy foods and calcium supplements.

2. Get enough sleep

Quoted from Healthline, getting enough sleep every night can be a way to increase your body indirectly.

During a night's sleep, the body will release human growth hormone (HGH). The production of this hormone will decrease if your "hobby" stays up late or lacks sleep.

The average adult is advised to get enough sleep for 7-8 hours every night.

3. Improve posture

The human body posture will naturally shorten with age. This is because bone density also decreases so that your skeleton is no longer as strong as it used to be to support the load.

Various bad habits that you do everyday without realizing it can also make your posture look short. For example sitting, standing, and walking bent over.

Therefore, improve your posture so that the spine becomes more aligned so that your stature looks taller and slender.

Correcting your posture can also prevent you from getting headaches and backaches. How to?

Pull your shoulders back, keeping them straight and parallel.

Tighten the abdominal muscles towards the spine

Head upright following shoulder posture

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart

Do not bend your knees while standing.

Let the arms hang naturally at the sides. Shoulders don't drop.

Meanwhile, to adjust a person's sitting posture, you can do the following:

Try when sitting in an office chair your feet are flat on the floor.

Adjust so that your thighs are parallel and your feet are on the floor

Avoid crossing your legs while sitting.

Support your back with a small pillow so you don't bend over unnoticed.

Rest your shoulders if they are sore by resting your shoulders on the support of your seat.

4. Practice yoga

Practicing yoga can also be a way to gain weight. Yoga moves all parts of the body so that it strengthens muscles, as well as straightens and helps keep your posture upright.

You can practice yoga in your own home or join a yoga gym. For beginners who want to practice yoga, please follow the yoga moves and steps on the internet video.

5. Strengthen the muscles of the body

You can also strengthen the muscles of the body as a way to increase the body slowly.

Strong midsection muscles can help a person maintain good posture and look taller. The muscles that should be strengthened are the muscles in the abdomen and the muscles along the spine.

These muscles will help support the spine. When these muscles are too weak, and the spine is not properly supported, your body can slowly bend over.

Tighten your core muscles by routinely doing planks, push-ups, or crunches.