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I'd like to gain weight and muscle. could you tell me how?

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Dr. Lizbeth Alter answered

Protein,exercise: Get yourself a good protein powder: whey, rice protein or pea protein. Exercise with a good weight training program. Don't eat junk food, take vitamins, etc.

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Answered 1/26/2015

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A member asked:

I'd like to gain weight and muscle. could you tell me how?

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Dr. Lizbeth Alter answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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