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Endura mass gainer builds fat or muscles?how many kgs will it increase? is it recommended by u and fda??my bmi s low..17..can i use it??plz answer

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Skip it: eat real food. per website 100gm supplies 400+ calories, but only 15gm protein,- not a very good ratio for your purposes. Lots of carbohydrates (lactose from milk, mostly maltodextrin, and table sugar). Take it and you will likely gain weight, but...

Answered 7/13/2015

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