Does coffee really affect your height?!
Question:
Does coffee really affect your height?
I've had someone comment on my coffee drinking recently. Does it really affect your height? If so or if not, what other problems can it cause?
Answers:
It's really hard to say if this is a fact or a myth. Here is one link that talks about the myths/facts; unfortunately, height is not included:
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id...
I would guess that if you are in your growing years, and you are drinking coffee instead of milk or soymilk, then yes, your growth may be affected. I don't think it will cause you to shrink unless you are suffering from osteoporosis.
One thing I do know is that coffee is an acidic drink, which may indirectly lead to osteoporosis (eventhough the myth site says it does not directly cause osteoporosis.) An acidic body in general is more prone to cancer.
Coffee and sugary drinks like cola are very acidic.