I'm 19 and 5'10. Is there any way that I could grow taller?

[Randomguy18]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheHorizon

Not true. Average age of epiphyseal plate plate fusion is 17 in males and 15 in females. It's highly likely his vertical growth is done. As far as 25, that's just some biochemical changes in the frontal lobe of the brain likely due to the aging process starting at 25. Yes your body starts aging at that point and you become more risk averse.

Study done of fusion of growth plates.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16225203

In a study of 300 males, 100 percent were done growing at 19. That being said if you took a larger population sample, you'd fine odd cases of people growing past that age, but it's very rare. He has less than a 1 percent chance of getting any more height. Testoserone over time fuses the growth plates. THat's why taking steroids can "stunt" your growth.

We keep trying to raise the age of what's considered an adult, but biology doesn't lie.

Good info. I now know it likely won't happen but I'll still remain hopeful, they chances may be slim but there's still a chance nonetheless.

[dc1538]

I grew 1/2-1 inch between age 14-20. I'm 6'2". My younger brother on the other hand grew 3-4 inches in the same age time span of 14-20. He's 6'5"-6'6". That wasn't suppose to happen lol. You don't know what will happen but I haven't seen anybody personally that I know have any noticeable growth past 18. Although my dad had a late growth spurt but it didn't happen to me.

[ss20ts]

Originally Posted by TerraDown

I've read the human body isn't completely finished growing until around age 25.
And having food on a regular basis helps too.

25? Huh? I stopped growing at 14! Joys of being a girl.....from 2 short families.

[hunterseat]

Be thankful you have a fully functioning body. Now go out there and do something great with it!