How Can I Increase My Body Mass?

Posted on Sun, 7 May 2023

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Question : Hello Doctor,
I have a query regarding my body mass. although my BMI is in the range but i have less muscle mass even though i eat proper food and do yoga reguly.
how can I increase my body mass? please help.
i am a pure vegetarian..

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle mass can be increased by exercising

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

From your query I understand that you are a vegetarian, eat proper food and do yoga regularly. Yoga would help in overall fitness. Muscle training is needed to build muscle mass. People do take different types of supplements but all of them can have side effects. It is always recommended to exercise for building muscle mass.

Regards,
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj