Can height-increasing patches really make you taller?

Aug 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

我一直因为身高不太理想而有些苦恼。最近看到好多增高贴的广告,就特别想知道这增高贴真的能让我长高吗?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian

Elongation patches are not truly effective methods for increasing height.

A person's height is primarily influenced by multiple factors including genetic inheritance, nutritional status, growth hormone levels, and bone health. The so-called "elongation patches" usually claim to promote bone growth by stimulating the secretion of growth hormones, thereby achieving height increase. However, once the growth plates in the bones have closed and bone growth has stopped, no external stimulation can further promote height increase.

Elongation patches are typically applied to areas such as the soles of the feet, using special materials and techniques to stimulate the feet, aiming to achieve a temporary height increase or improvement in posture. However, this effect is often temporary and does not actually change bone length or true height.

When considering the use of elongation patches or similar products, it is important to carefully evaluate their safety and effectiveness. Methods such as maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in appropriate physical activity, and ensuring adequate sleep can help promote bone growth.