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I am 19 years old and i am underweight,so recently i joined gym since a week and now my trainer adviced me on mass gainer.is it safe.hormonal problem?

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Underweight: I would eat your own food instead of that supplement . Increase protein intake with chicken and eggs. Continue to eat three meals a day with healthy snacks such as apples with peanut butter. Make your own smoothies with fruit, yogurt and add peanut butter for protein and calories,

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 10/21/2014

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