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Will maca root help in gaining weight? im female and size 3 i do gain weight just have trouble maintaining it

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Whole foods: Make sure to eat 3 meals a day 5 hours apart. Eat 3-4 oz protein with each meal and pour 1 tbsp olive oil on your food before eating. Also cook with coconut oil.

Answered 9/28/2016

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