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I cannot gain weight at all and have tried gym and also weight gainer shakes + whey protein shakes?

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Workup : Although some people would love to have this problem, if you're having trouble gaining weight, consider seeing a nutritionist and possibly a GI specialist.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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