Almost everyone wants to grow taller these days. A lot of hype has been created about the issue of height recently. Owing to such factors, several ways to increase one's height have gained popularity. While most of them are backed by no truth or logic, some have shown credible results.

People must realise that gaining height post adolescence is not a normal biological phenomenon. So, the body needs to be stimulated into it. Here are a few methods adopted by people to increase their height:

1. Physical Exercises

A daily exercise routine is beneficial not only for gaining height but also for overall fitness. There are specific stretching exercises aimed at increasing height. One of the most common exercises involves standing with outstretched arms and stretching your head upwards. This posture has to be retained for a few seconds.

Some people believe that cycling can also increase height if you raise the height of the seat so that your legs are stretched during exercise. There are many other forms of stretching exercises which are meant to help you grow taller.

2. Appropriate nutrition

The exercise regimen has to be backed by a proper diet. The human growth hormone or the HGH is primarily responsible for height increase and it is believed that healthy levels of Vitamin D and calcium can trigger its production in the body. So, if you want to grow taller, have a diet rich in these compounds like milk, red meat, spinach, sprouts etc.

3. External Supplements

As has been mentioned earlier, HGH regulates the height increase mechanism. Supplements rich in HGH are available in stores which claim to increase height. However, many of the brands are dubious and you should be extremely careful while buying any such product. Taking external supplements always involves a level of risk as you are disturbing the normal functioning of the body. Make sure that you consult your doctor before using these supplements.