View Full Version : Does caffeine REALLY stunt your growth?
EmoPrincess
Feb 11, 2010, 02:52 PM
I know it sounds silly, but honestly. Does it? I find this theory interesting because I've been drinking coffee since I was three (yes three) and I am only 5ft (and my endocrin doctor said a few years ago I'm done growing, alas I have remained 5ft since then!). So is this old wise tale true?
thisisit
Feb 11, 2010, 02:54 PM
No, really caffine does not stunt your growth. How much coffee do you drink?
EmoPrincess
Feb 11, 2010, 02:57 PM
No, really caffine does not stunt your growth. How much coffee do you drink?
I used to drink several cups a day. Lately I've been drinking more tea (which I know usually isn't much better!) Now I drink several cups of tea a day. And occasionally I high caffiene energy drink
thisisit
Feb 11, 2010, 03:00 PM
You should be fine :)
EmoPrincess
Feb 11, 2010, 03:01 PM
You should be fine :)
Thanks, I'm not worried about myself though. I was just wondering that for quite some time and figured I'd post my question.
Thanks!
Eileen G
Feb 12, 2010, 12:18 PM
No, it can stop you sleeping, but it won't stunt your growth. Blame your parents for your lack of height, not your coffee.
EmoPrincess
Feb 13, 2010, 11:18 AM
I wasn't saying it was the reason. Haha. I just found the theory interesting because I do fit it. I take after my mum I know. She's 4ft 11.75 in