More on Physiological Fall of Man: Shorter humans now live longer than taller. Biblical Heights and lifespans now seem mythical today
Despite taller heights being associated with greater intelligence, physical fitness, attractiveness, genetic momentum, androgen profile, wealth, superior heat diffusion (thermodynamic advantage in organisms with high metabolism), etc.
The required inputs deficient (more cells = more nutrition) and supporting environment inadequate (less C02, different magnetic field, planetary alignments) to confer what would be, in an ideal world, a longevity benefit
As Dr. Peat says, for good data look to the insurance actuaries
"The insurance industry is also aware that tall people incur greater health risks than short people, but, like the medical profession, the insurance industry seems to have left the subject insufficiently explored."
When he wasn't cribbing from Kepler, Galileo also pondered this subject.
Galileo believed large increases in height could be accomplished "only by employing a material which is harder and stronger than usual, or by enlarging the size of the bones"
"Many now sell melatonin, to induce sleep & prevent cancer. They've taken info out of context, & don’t realize how dangerous melatonin is. It makes the brain sluggish, causes sex organs to shrink, & damages immunity by shrinking the thymus. It is the hormone of darkness & winter"
"a 29-year-old woman who received the heart of a 19-year-old donor who was
a vegetarian related: “I hate meat now. I can’t stand it. I was McDonald’s biggest money
maker, and now meat makes me throw up. Actually, when I even smell it, my heart starts to race” [24,p.69
"Later, when she met her donor’s family, she asked if he liked green peppers. The response was,
“Are you kidding? He loved them. . . But what he really loved was chicken nuggets”