Height & Science

Here we reveal extensive research on how we humans grow taller.
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Do eggs make you grow taller?

by Jay Lauer   |   Sep 24, 2025
You ever notice how eggs seem to pop up in every “grow taller” conversation, especially if you’re a parent or just someone trying to ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

What’s the average height of a 3-year-old child

by Jay Lauer   |   Sep 10, 2025
In my experience—two decades of diving into child growth data and answering panicked parent questions—this is one of the top five ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Worried about your child’s growth? – Find out with ...

by Jay Lauer   |   Sep 05, 2025
You know, I’ve had more conversations with anxious parents about height than I can count—usually some version of “He just seems so ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Best vitamins for teenage height growth

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 27, 2025
If your teen still has growth plates open, what you do today can add inches tomorrow. No exaggeration—I've seen it happen more than once. ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

How to use a height and weight chart to track healthy growth

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 27, 2025
When I first became a parent, I’ll admit—I stared at those child growth charts from the pediatrician’s office like they were written ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Height?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 26, 2025
You ever notice how every few years there's a new “biohack” promising to make you taller, smarter, faster—or all three? Well, ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does omega 3 make you taller?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 22, 2025
Let’s face it—most of us grew up hearing that drinking milk would make us taller. Now, it’s omega-3 stealing the spotlight. You’ve ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Growth chart and a diet plan to increase height

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 21, 2025
Growing taller isn't just about how you look—it's about how your body functions. Height reflects more than just genetics. It reveals how ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Which Sleeping Positions Does Help Increase Height ...

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 19, 2025
It might surprise you, but the way you sleep plays a bigger role in your height than most people realize. Your body releases the highest ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

What Is the Average Height for Boys?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 19, 2025
When you're raising a boy, it's only natural to wonder whether he's growing "normally." You compare him to his classmates, cousins, or even ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does Rice Stunt Growth?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 18, 2025
You’ve probably heard it growing up—someone in your family, a coach, or a friend casually saying, “Too much rice will keep you ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does Water Help You Grow?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 18, 2025
You’ve heard it a hundred times—drink more water. But when it comes to your height and overall body development, this advice isn’t ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does melatonin stunt height growth?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 17, 2025
Melatonin is a hormone your brain naturally produces, mainly in the pineal gland, that helps control your sleep-wake cycle—also known as ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does creatine help grow taller?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 17, 2025
Creatine has become a household name in fitness circles. You hear about it in locker rooms, podcasts, and even from coaches who recommend ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does drinking milk make you taller?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 14, 2025
For years, I’ve heard parents insist that a daily glass of milk is the golden ticket to a child’s height gain. The debate isn’t just ...
Does Rice Stunt Growth?

Does losing weight make you taller?

by Jay Lauer   |   Aug 11, 2025
Have you ever stepped on the scale, seen a lower number, and suddenly thought, “Hold on… I feel taller”? You’re not alone. While ...