Is it true that coffee stops your growth?

Question

When I drink coffee, people say it will stop my growth.

Answer 1

Never heard that before, but I can tell you this: While you are growing, it is very bad to use lifting to build up a lot of muscle mass because it stunts your bone growth. So don't do it. That came directly from my doctor. I wouldn't worry about the coffee. Enjoy yourself.

Answer 2

It doesn't I'm very tall and I have drunk heaps of coffee.

Tell them its an antioxidant.

Answer 3

people say that but its not true I know alot of people (inculding myself) that have drank coffee all their life and are still tall.

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

As far as caffeine stunting one's growth, this is a myth. Scientists have had many concerns about this possible side effect, but thus far there has not been any research to support it.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

No, my husband is 6'2" and he has drunk coffee all his life. If it did stop him from growing I'd hate to see how tall he would have been if he hadn't drank coffee.