Everyday Food Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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42) Coffee Can Stunt Growth

Remember when you were a teenager, and you weren't allowed to drink coffee? Well, there could have been two reasons behind this. For one, you probably didn't need the caffeine. And secondly, it was long believed that caffeine can stunt people's growth because it was shown to reduce calcium absorption in early studies. The effect is so minimal that it can easily be reversed by adding milk to your coffee.  Beyond that, there is no hard evidence that coffee consumption affects one's height or growth, including for teenagers.