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Appetite Stimulator

An appetite stimulator is a drug or hormone that increases appetite. Decreased appetite can be seen in cases of infections, anxiety, cancer, and increased age. So appetite stimulators are used in these cases to increase their appetite. Vitamins, minerals, and herbs are effective in stimulating appetite. Zinc, fish oil, and thiamine are used as appetite stimulants. Dronabinol and Megestrol are medications used as appetite stimulants.

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Kindly suggest an appetite enhancer to increase my weight.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. My height is 5'8" and weight is 53 kg. I want to gain weight. I do not feel hungry. I want to increase my appetite so that I can eat more. I also do not eat junk foods. I have always been underweight. I used a syrup to increase appetite when I was 14. But, I did ...  Read Full »

Shakti Mishra

Shakti Mishra

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.There are food items which can act as appetizers instead of any syrup. But, if you find that syrup, then you can have it.Have tomato soups every day at 12 noon before lunch. Have carrot and cucumber salad in the evening or mid noon every day.Take a bowl of yogurt daily du...  Read Full »

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