Hi doctor I am 25 years male. My height is 173 cm and weight is 60 kgs. I want to gain more. I am thinking to use protein powder and whey protein powder to gain. But I have less time to exercise. Please suggest me. Is it safe.
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To gain weight one need to plan proper diet and exercise schedule according to weight, height ,age and life style pattern. That will help a lot.
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Hye, Thanks for the query. The moment you think of weight gain, whatever is your workout or diet intake, does not justify taking a protein supplement. You cannot gain weight by just adding a protein source to your diet. Weight gain needs additional calories through a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats and exercise. Proteins are not stored in the body like other nutrients. Your body will utilize only as much protein it needs and the rest will be broken down for energy purpose which is it's secondary function; main being building/repairing muscles. Depending on the exercise (ie. Strength training/cardio or activities like gymnastics or weight lifting) your body's needs for proteins varies. Although whey is natural and the most easily and quickly assimilated form of protein - it is not needed to be exclusively included in your diet. You have to have a balanced healthy protein rich diet for the supplement to be utilised. Protein need totally depends on your present food intake & activity levels. So, for weight gain you need a balanced, calorie dense diet and a good exercise routine.
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Take protein rich foods like all milk and milk products, eggs, pulses, sprouts, nuts etc.
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