Asian people who are shorter are now increasing their height relatively quickly by improving their diets and doing exercises and this can be seen in most Asian nations such as South Korea, India and China. But still there are many developing nations which due to various cultural influences such as diet difference and malnutrition suffer from growth rate.
The short
height of the people of Developing Asian Nations is due to micronutrient
deficiency in these nations. Asians suffer from nutritional deficiencies
because they intake low calcium due to lactose intolerance in 95% of their
adult population. They consume limited amount of protein, iodine, iron, reduced
vitamin D, vitamin A which are not available in their nutritional diet. The
darker skin also synthesises vitamin D at a much slower rate as compared to the
whites.
White rice
which is the most popular food amongst Asians and refined bread also leads to
micro-nutrient deficiency. Asians consume white rice instead of whole grains
which bring about an increase in insulin production, which creates imbalance of
hormones and reduces growth hormones.
Giving less
importance to exercise, fluoride poisoning also affects growth of millions of
Asians.
Many Asian
cultures value white skin and they often avoid outdoor sports to avoid being
tanned. This causes deficiency of Vitamin D. Skin Whiteners which are very popular
amongst Asians contains mercury or hydroquinone as their main ingredients which
are considered toxic chemicals and affects growth of Asians including unborn
baby in pregnant women.
The
Explanation which can be given for Swedish and European people who have
relatively tall height is that lactose intolerance only affects 5% of European
and 2% of Swedish and they have highest intake of vitamin D.
Now, the
scenario is changing and the Young Asian population is getting aware in
respect of their looks and they are spending money and time on various diet
programs, exercises and Height programs in order to look good.
The short
height of the people of Developing Asian Nations is due to micronutrient
deficiency in these nations. Asians suffer from nutritional deficiencies
because they intake low calcium due to lactose intolerance in 95% of their
adult population. They consume limited amount of protein, iodine, iron, reduced
vitamin D, vitamin A which are not available in their nutritional diet. The
darker skin also synthesises vitamin D at a much slower rate as compared to the
whites.
White rice
which is the most popular food amongst Asians and refined bread also leads to
micro-nutrient deficiency. Asians consume white rice instead of whole grains
which bring about an increase in insulin production, which creates imbalance of
hormones and reduces growth hormones.
Giving less
importance to exercise, fluoride poisoning also affects growth of millions of
Asians.
Many Asian
cultures value white skin and they often avoid outdoor sports to avoid being
tanned. This causes deficiency of Vitamin D. Skin Whiteners which are very popular
amongst Asians contains mercury or hydroquinone as their main ingredients which
are considered toxic chemicals and affects growth of Asians including unborn
baby in pregnant women.
The
Explanation which can be given for Swedish and European people who have
relatively tall height is that lactose intolerance only affects 5% of European
and 2% of Swedish and they have highest intake of vitamin D.
Now, the
scenario is changing and the Young Asian population is getting aware in
respect of their looks and they are spending money and time on various diet
programs, exercises and Height programs in order to look good.
I am an Indian and I am 6 feet 1, the main problem is poverty and unawareness of proper diet. In ancient India, there was a great emphasis on cow milk, extremely much and as per ancient records from foreign visitors people were really tall, disregarding forest dwelling adivasis or tribals, Even Alexander had to face a 7ft tall king porus, and also there was no man in Alexander's army as tall as him whereas there were many people in Porus's army who were as tall as him or at least near him. But cows are now in a terrible state, people don't emphasize on cow milk like before, only two states like Haryana and Punjab have still preserved their ancient cow milk based dietary and people there are easily tall, between 6 ft to 6'5 being very common.
ReplyDeleteRest of the states have long forgotten cow milk dietary. No emphasis anymore.
The cows today are foreign imported jersey cows, which are cheap but the milk quality is not on par with desi cows.
By the way, how tall are you Mr.Joel?
ReplyDeleteThx for informing us one of the major problems in respect of Indian context.India is always been the centre of various culture and spirituality and has influenced the world in every aspect.
ReplyDeletePiyush,you have really a good height.You should say thanks to your genes.
I am around 5.11
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ReplyDeleteI'm 20 and im 5 feet 6 inches can I increase my height??
ReplyDeleteI'm 26 and I m 5.2, can I increase my height?
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