How does coffee stunt your growth?

Question

Hi,

I'm 13 and I love coffee. I'm really scared aboutit stunting my growth. Has this really been proven?

Answer 1

I think it has to do with the caffeine blocking the production of calcium that aid the healthy growth of bones, but I'm not positive! Try google-ing it for the really scientific stuff. I'm fourteen and drink a lot of coffee too, yet I'm still 5'8 and growing, so I don't know!

Answer 2

Well yeah...

It's because of the caffeine.

Answer 3

it doesnt

Answer 4

It doesn't, thats an old snake oil tale.

Answer 5

It's a lie. My dad is 6'1 and he drinks coffee a lot. If it does, though, I agree : caffeine and blood muscles. If unsure consult a doctor... Sorry not more help matey

Answer 6

I believe that coffee doesn't actually stunt your growth. That whole thing as far as I've heard is a myth. The caffeine, however, is something that you might want to limit at your age.

Answer 7

Nobody can tell you how it stunts your growth because it doesn't.