Suggest Protein Supplements To Gain Weight

Posted on Wed, 4 May 2016

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Question : Hello,
My age is 30.But my weight is 53 kg. Everyone are telling I am under weight. Please advice me for weight gain what I need to do .Do I need to take any protein? Please advice me.

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please mention your height

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

Please mention your height. That will help in calculating your BMI( body mass index), which will tell us if you are underweight/normal weight.

A healthy diet should contain well balanced meals including a good source of proteins. Include kabuli chana/ rajma/ sprouts like green gram in your daily diet. 2 eggs on alternate days or once in 2 days. Include curds, milk, nuts like almonds etc, dry fruits like dates and fig. plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water a day .

Regular exercise or visiting a gym with a personal trainer who will help in building muscle mass.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Divya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (23 minutes later)

Hi,
My Height id 5'10.Can you please suggest any Protein so that I cant take.

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
BMI 16.8, underweight

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,

Your BMI is 16.8, which means you are underweight. Approximately 60kg is ideal for your height.

I would advise you to get some blood tests done to rule out any medical conditions with can cause weight loss, like thyroid disorders , diabetes etc. The following tests might be useful, CBC with ESR, TSH,fasting blood sugars, HbA1c, Vitamin D levels, Vitamin B12 levels.

Thin built can also be hereditary, if one or both parents are thin built.

If all the above tests are normal, you can take a protein supplement called ENSURE.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad