Can taking protein powder to gain weight induce adverse effects?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 23-year-old male with a height of 5.4 feet and a weight of 110 pounds. I want to gain weight. Without gymming, is there any problem when using powder? Can I gain weight? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani

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Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

There are so many ways to improve weight. You may have protein powder intake but in limited quantities. You need to rely more on improving your metabolism, which will happen by doing strengthening exercises, physiotherapy, various yoga asanas, and pranayama practice. Do breathing exercises to improve your lung capacity, which will be helpful in the maintenance of normal body function. Do daily suryanamaskar and yoga, which will enhance the flexibility of muscles.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 10, 2024
Reviewed At February 10, 2024

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

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Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani
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Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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