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Does weight gainers harm the body organs such as liver or kidneys? if not , what is the optimum type of weight gainers? and how should it be taken?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

No and depends: If used when you are otherwise normal and drinking plenty of fluids they are ok. Which is optimum, depends on a number of circumstances.

Answered 1/9/2017

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A member asked:

Does weight gainers harm the body organs such as liver or kidneys? if not , what is the optimum type of weight gainers? and how should it be taken?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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