Are protein supplements effective for weight gain at 19?

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I read your query and understand your concern.

According to your height, your weight should be 176.3 to 182.9 pounds. You can not gain muscle only by taking weight gain powder or pills. Developing muscles needs a good workout and a healthy diet. You should take 65 grams of protein daily. Before using any supplement, I suggest you have a healthy diet.

1. Calorie-dense food should be incorporated in your diet, like dried fruits, potatoes, sweets, nuts, jam, jelly, banana or mango shake, porridge, badam kheer, etc.

2. Leafy vegetables should be restricted in your diet as they reduce appetite.

3. You should take three major meals a day and snacks in between. Butter, margarine should be taken.

4. An adequate amount of egg, meat, fish, and milk should be taken as it helps you for tissue building in your body.

5. Try to take three boiled eggs (without yolk) every morning.

6. You should eat more food at each meal.

7. Before taking a meal, you can walk for some time, as it helps you feel hungrier.

8. You can take ice cream, chocolate, chips as they calories calorie-dense foods.

9. Take plenty of water ( three liters per day).

10. Take sprouts or two to three almonds in the morning, three times a week. After that, if you cannot gain, you should take a whey protein supplement.

Nutrigain is also good. Nutrigain(Pippali, maricha, shunthi, and jeeraka) is a protein supplement used to gain weight. There is no side effect if you take prescribed doses with a workout or exercise. The amount taken depends on your body weight and body type. Only taking supplements with no exercise can cause:

1. Digestive problem.

2. May decrease liver function.

3. May cause muscle damage.

4. Sexual problems like decreased sex desire, premature ejaculation.

5. Hormonal problems like anxiety, depression, and stress.

6. May increase blood sugar. Prolonged use can cause side effects. If you achieve your desired weight, it should stop gradually, like half a teaspoon daily. Also, it is important to have a good diet and exercise.

But remember, weight gain is not an immediate process. You should be patient.

Hope this answers your query.

Thank you.