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What do you advise if i'm trying to gain weight, i'm a female, am i able to drink homemade protein shakes with protein powder?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Lean met, some carbs: Add lean red meat. Fishes, salmon, and some carbs together with above. Eat slowly and let it digest well. BMs ok?

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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