Anorexia Nervosa May Not Stunt Growth
New research suggests that girls who suffer from anorexia nervosa may grow to a normal height. Results of the study contradict the commonly-held belief that sufferers' growth is stunted.
"During normal puberty, levels of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth-factor-1 (IGF-1) rise, triggering a growth spurt.... It's possible.... that this process of growth and bone aging is delayed in girls with anorexia, giving them a chance to reach their full potential height after they recover."The study's author, Dr. Rajani Prabhakaran of Harvard Medical School, did note that height stunting became an issue in girls who suffered from anorexia for 2 ½ years or more. Source: Reuters
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