Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth?

There is no scientific proof that coffee stunts growth in children or adults. It is a common myth that has been studied and rejected. Height is mostly set by genetics, nutrition, sleep, and overall health, not coffee. Caffeine does not directly affect bone growth.

Still, high intake in children is usually discouraged because it may hurt sleep. Poor sleep, not coffee itself, can affect growth and development. Current evidence does not show that moderate caffeine intake directly stunts height.

For general information only; not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for individual concerns.