The Genetics Of Your Height

Have you noticed that not everyone in the family has the same height?

What can be the reason behind it? Read ahead to know.

A person's height is not totally dependent on their genetics - that is why not everyone is as tall (or short) as their parents. There are many factors that influence the height of a person, such as:

• Hormonal deficiencies

• Health conditions

• Nutrition

• Genetic disorders

Apart from these determinants, a person’s height is also controlled by environmental influences. Mother’s nutrition during pregnancy, her smoking habits, and exposure to unsafe substances have adverse effects on the child’s height.

Increase in height during the growing age

A child who is adequately nourished with a balanced and nutritious diet is healthy and active. Chances of growing taller for such a child is likely. On the other hand, a substandard diet, and diseases can inhibit the growth of a child.

Can height be increased after growing age?

The answer is no - there is no way to increase the height of a person after the growth age passes. Although one's genetics dictates the height of a person, factors like nutrition, hormones and medical conditions determine how tall they will become. A lack of thyroid hormones during childhood has effects on height. 

Healthy and balanced nutrition during childhood, and caring for overall health while stepping into adulthood and after is important. You can improve your height by paying attention to your posture - poor posture and a sedentary life makes your height seem less - correcting these can help in increasing the appearance of your height.

While you can not do anything to increase your height, you can always have ways to keep your body healthy. Understanding your DNA can help you discover a lot of new information about yourself. This information can empower you to live a healthy, and better quality of life. Know your genetic tendencies with a genetic test now.

Dnawise Wellness Report Can Guide You To Increase Your Muscle Power?

One size doesn’t fit all - That’s why you should follow a personalized training plan based on your genetics. The best way to increase your muscle power is to identify your individual training needs.

Follow the precision nutrition and fitness approach

A precision nutrition and fitness approach is one that can be tailored according to the genetic information found in your DNA. Your genetic information is the secret sauce for your nutrition and fitness planning. Your genetic information opens up your path towards achieving the fitness goals set by you. Your DNAwise Wellness genetic report can guide you in this journey.

Why choose the genetic approach for increasing muscle power?

You are genetically unique because you have inherited a different set of gene variants. Almost all physiological processes in your body and traits are controlled by your genetics. Your genetics influence the absorption and metabolism of vitamins, minerals etc. and the response of your body to different nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber. It also impacts your body’s response to various types of exercises, the tendency to recover from an exercise, the changes induced by exercises, motivation to exercise, and endurance level.

How does DNAwise Wellness genetic report help?

Your DNAwise Wellness genetic report decodes your genetic information through a sample of your saliva. Post analysis, it provides a complete lifestyle modification recommendation that you can implement to achieve your goals. It helps you in:

• Assessing your fitness levels 

• Increasing or decreasing muscle mass

• Maintaining a healthy weight

• Maintaining optimal levels of vitamins & minerals

• Optimizing post-exercise recovery

• Preventing soft tissue injuries

• And much more...

Assess and modify your training plan according to your:

• goal setting 

• current fitness level

• muscle strength 

• DNAwise Wellness report and recommendations

• post-exercise recovery ability 

• manageable schedule 

On the basis of the above points, build your training strategy - you can also consult your fitness instructor to plan it for you according to your DNAwise Wellness report , and include a mix or selection of hypertrophy, cardio, weights, flexibility and rest accordingly.

Get started now. Contact us to know your genetic tendencies for 44 parameters under nutrition and fitness, and get your genetic guide to strengthening your muscle power.