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Asked for male, 22 years old from Kolkata
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BAMS

Ayurvedic Doctor•Ambala
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Follow these best methods to easily gain weight and get a healthy body - 1. To gain weight, your digestion should work properly
for proper digestion - take 10 gms powder of carom seeds (ajwain, 10 gm powder of cumin (jeera), 10 gm of rock salt. Mix them well and take 1/2 teaspoon (3-5 gm) of mixture daily after meal.
2. Take a diet rich with proteins and fats. You should take high calorie food that increase your muscle mass and induce growth in bones.
Follow the diet chart in your da...more
Asked for male, 34 years old from Chennai
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MBBS, MS- General Surgery, MCH- Urology,...read more

Urologist•Mumbai
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Try natural remedies to boost testosterone such as losing weight, eating a healthy diet rich in pufa. Anyone testosterone supplement will cause a phenomenon called testosterone azoospermia, which will lead to infertility, vitamin c is easily found in many b complex supplements, the cheapest is limcee 500.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Nainital
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BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Ludhiana
hello...
yes he can use supplements but use it after consulting a doctor or nutritionist.....
He can use protein shakes also. its safe and has no side effects. In market many protein powders are avialable. He can take this in milk to build muscles......
High fiber diet is also good.....
Banana shake is also good.....
Eggs, meat , fish , soya food all are good source of protein. Include them in his daily diet.....
These are good for him and are natural......
Asked for male, 20 years old from Delhi
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MD - Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Med...read more

Ayurveda•Jammu
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I advise you take following herbs. Vidarikanda ,ashwagandha and shatavari. Take equal quantity powders of these three and mix. Take this mixture one spoon daily twice.
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B.Sc. - Dietitics / Nutrition, Masters i...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Faridabad
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Hi lybrte user,
using supplements for weight gain would give you the results initially but once you discontinue the use you might come back to your present weight. You should try to gain weight naturally through diet as that would help you in a much better way and will give you better results and for long run. You need to follow a diet rich in proteins, carbohydrate, good fat and also need to do some exercises that will increase muscle mass and also help increase weight. I am giving you a sa...more
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Diploma in Clinical Nutrition, Certified...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Bangalore
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It is B12, not B17. Milk and dairy product have highest B12. Take curd/buttermilk daily. There are tablets and injections available, which you need to get prescribed by a physician.
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Bangalore
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MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai
Please take natural protein sources like cow's milk in night before sleeping. This has no side effects in comparison to artificial supplements which may be financially motivated.
Asked for male, 25 years old from Greater Noida
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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The right timings for taking it on the supplement and vitamin b12 supplement can be told as early moring although you can have it any time.
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M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Greater Noida
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Start eating small frequent energy dense meals instead of 3 large meal like stuffed paranthas with curd\ whole eggs\spoon full of desi ghee in dal or with roti, paneer, nuts, sprouts, pulses, chicken etc
have shakes of fruits with added nuts
drink atleast 8-10 glasses of water.
Eat all seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Manage stress
quit smoking or drinking if any
do some moderate intensity exercises for 30 minutes daily.
Have positive body image appreciate your selfmore
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MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai
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Dear Lybrateuser,
- the best way to develop & maintain your muscles is to consume a well balanced diet with more of protein rich foods & do regular exercise
- have more of fruits, vegetables including green leafy ones, whole grains instead of refined ones, protein rich foods such as eggs, lean meats, milk and milk products like yogurt, cheese, buttermilk, cottage cheese, tofu, soya products, beans, lentils, pulses, sprouts, peas & nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pista, cashews and peanuts...more
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