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What age does the bone plate close? And what does it mean for bone health?

The closure of bone plates, also known as growth plates or epiphyseal plates, marks the end of a person's height growth, a milestone typically occurring during late adolescence. Understanding this process is crucial for long-term bone health, as it signifies the transition from growth to maintenance and sets the stage for adult bone care, including the prevention of age-related conditions like osteoporosis.

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How to Reopen Your Growth Plate: Fact vs. Fiction

Genetics determines up to 80% of a person's final height. For most people, the growth plates fuse and close by their late teens, making it impossible to naturally reopen your growth plate to gain additional height.

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