While there are many claims about supplements that can promote height growth, the evidence is often limited. Some studies have investigated specific supplements for their potential role in height increase:

1. Arginine and Ornithine: These amino acids have been studied for their potential to increase growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) serum levels in strength-trained athletes¹. However, this effect is most likely relevant in the context of exercise and may not directly translate into height growth for individuals who have reached adulthood since growth plates may have fused by this age.

2. General Nutritional Supplements: Some nutritional interventions targeting prepubertal children have shown improvements in growth parameters in children who are short and lean². However, these effects are not guaranteed in adults.

3. Fermented Oyster Extract: This has been studied for height improvement in children with short stature with some promising results³. However, the effects in adults or those already past the main growth periods are unclear and not documented in clinical studies.

At your age, the potential for significant height increase is usually low as the growth plates in the long bones typically close after puberty. Nonetheless, focusing on overall nutrition, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can contribute to maximizing your health and posture.

If you are concerned about your height and its implications on your health or self-esteem, consulting a healthcare provider or a nutritionist might offer additional personalized advice or interventions that could be beneficial.

Footnotes

1. Adam Zajac, "Arginine and ornithine supplementation and growth hormone increase," PubMed. ↩

2. Yael Lebenthal, "Nutritional supplement on growth in short and lean prepubertal children," PubMed. ↩

3. Aram Jeong, "Efficacy of fermented oyster extract for children with short stature," PMC. ↩