A member asked:

Unexplainable weight gain, eat low carbs and supplement my breakfast w/ a visalus shake, also exercise btwn 4-6x a week, 15lb in 6 mos?!

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Underactive thyroid: An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can cause unexplained weight gain, especially in someone doing all the right things, eg healthy nutrition & regular physical activity. Go see your family doc for a very simple & inexpensive blood test.

Answered 11/13/2012

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