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I am a skinny vegetaria man and wants to gain health. but it doesn't matter how much i eat. i remain same. please give some tips for gaining health.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Protein: As long as you are working out / physically active, you can help gain mass with a protein supplement (either powder-->shake type or bar). However, it is easier to gain fat, which is not desirable. Not everyone is "big, " it may be much wiser to accept you for you.

Answered 12/9/2013

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