Supplement for muscle growth. Types of dietary supplements for gaining muscle mass. What medications and dietary supplements can be taken to speed up weight gain?

In most cases, the problem of rapid weight gain worries either men involved in bodybuilding or women who are painfully thin. To solve this problem, the most effective remedy is the use of hormonal medications. Insulin, growth hormone and anabolic steroids are ways to increase body weight by 10-12 kilograms in just 1 month. Those who are afraid of the side effects of potent medications are recommended to use safer substances: enzymes, vitamins, dietary supplements.

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Hormonal drugs for weight gain

The powerful and rapid effect of anabolic drugs is based on the fact that they activate 2 very important processes: protein synthesis and muscle tissue growth. As a result, they allow you to gain weight not so much by increasing the amount of fat mass, but by developing a muscle corset. You will have to pay for this unique quality of anabolic steroids with the possibility of serious side effects.

The most effective drugs for weight gain are growth hormone, insulin and synthetic analogues of the male sex hormone testosterone:

Name	Description, application	Side effects	Image
Somatropin	The human growth hormone drug is taken to gain quality weight, without fat and water. Somatropin is most popular among bodybuilders at the stage of preparation for competitions - it allows you to quickly get rid of subcutaneous fat and maintain muscle mass. The most famous and used representative of this class of drugs is Jintropin. It is consumed in a dosage of 0.07 to 0.1 IU per kilogram of body weight per day. The medicine should not be used for weight gain in thin children. This can lead to premature closure of growth plates or gigantism.	The most serious side effects of the drug are the growth of internal organs and fluid retention in the body. The pancreas receives increased load. Therefore, it is recommended to use low dosages of insulin during the course of growth hormone.
Testosterone propionate	A synthetic analogue of the male sex hormone. Girls who have decided to quickly increase body weight with the help of steroids need to opt for this particular drug. The working dosage for the fair sex is 50 mg once every 2-3 days. For men, effective dosages start at 100 mg every other day	It is one of the safest in its class - side effects do not occur often if the dosage is observed. However, water retention in the body, increased blood pressure, acne, and gynecomastia are theoretically possible.
Insulin	The genetic engineering product is an analogue of the pancreatic hormone. For gaining “dirty” mass, it is the number 1 drug - it allows you to gain weight by 9-15 kilograms in a month. In this case, most of the weight gained will be fat and water. Taking insulin leads to a sharp increase in appetite and metabolic rate, which is another positive quality of the drug, which allows you to consume and absorb huge amounts of food. The dosage regimen consists of gradually increasing the dosage: starting from 5 IU and increasing the amount of the administered substance to the value at which mild hypoglycemia occurs (which is then quickly extinguished by eating sweet foods)	The medication has virtually no side effects. The only danger that insulin poses to human health is the likelihood of hypoglycemic coma and death in case of overdose. Therefore, it is necessary to use the drug strictly under the supervision of a doctor.
Methandrostenolone	A guy who has decided to use hormonal pills to gain weight should pay attention to methandrostenolone. The mass-gaining effect of the drug is due to its ability to synthesize large amounts of protein in the body by increasing the level of testosterone in the blood. Taking just 2 tablets (10 mg) increases the level of male sex hormone in the blood by 3-5 times. In addition to increasing body weight and strength, mood and appetite improve, performance and vitality increase. On average, in the first course of methandrostenolone, a man manages to gain 8-10 kilograms of weight, about half of which will then go away when the drug is discontinued. Therapeutic dosages are 10-30 mg per day. In practice, athletes consume up to 100 mg per day	The medicine is highly toxic to the liver. This is due to the fact that the active substance methandienone is alkylated on the 17-alpha group. This is done so that the compound is not destroyed during the initial passage through the liver. Other side effects include increased blood pressure, acne, swelling, and gynecomastia. Girls should not take this hormone.
Sustanon-250	The hormonal drug is a mixture of 4 testosterone esters of varying duration of action. This also determines the duration of the therapeutic effect - it begins a few hours after the injection and lasts up to 3-4 weeks. Sustanon-250 increases body weight by increasing the amount of fat, water and muscle. It is rarely used on its own (like other long-acting steroids). Mainly included in long meat training courses for bodybuilders, powerlifters and other athletes. The starting dose is 250 mg per week. Maximum (for security forces and bodybuilders) - 1500-2000 or more mg per week	This medicine is not suitable for women, as its use can lead to virilization (increased voice, enlargement of the clitoris, appearance of facial hair, etc.). In men, with long-term use or as a result of exceeding the dosage, gynecomastia, increased blood pressure, acne, and swelling may occur.

When deciding to use hormonal drugs to gain weight, you need to carefully analyze all the possible negative consequences for health. In most cases, the use of anabolic steroids is not justified, since it is possible to increase body weight in more gentle ways. For example, the use of enzymes, vitamins, sports nutrition and dietary supplements.

Dietary supplements and sports nutrition

The effect of natural food additives is based on saturating the body with missing nutritional compounds, vitamins and minerals. Therefore, gaining body weight when using dietary supplements is achieved by improving digestion, increasing the tone of the cardiovascular system, internal organs, and activating the production of hormones and enzymes.

The most popular natural preparations for weight gain are:

Name	Description	Image
Samyun Wan	A natural food supplement whose active ingredients are extracts from deer antlers, extracts of ginseng roots, atractylodes, astragalus, and Japanese quince fruits. Chinese manufacturers of the drug promise an increase in body weight up to 9 kg in just 1 month. Such promises should be treated with skepticism, since only potent hormonal drugs can demonstrate such a rate of weight gain. However, due to the rich content of trace elements, minerals, organic acids, tannins, essential oils and other compounds, Samyun Wan is able to improve metabolism, increase food digestibility and performance. The greatest benefit from using the supplement can be obtained by using it 30 minutes before physical activity. This will help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of training and speed up the recovery process. Take the drug 1 capsule per day for 2 months
Brewer's yeast	A natural food additive is produced by fermenting beer wort from hops and malt. About 40% of the total mass of yeast is comprised of amino acids and proteins. This composition of the product saturates the body with essential organic compounds, activating metabolism and improving the digestibility of food. A big advantage of the supplement is its significant content of vitamins B, P and D. It is not for nothing that brewer’s yeast tablets are sometimes called “vitamin bombs”. At the same time, the dietary supplement helps fill the body with substances such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, copper, selenium, sulfur and zinc. Children over 12 years of age and adults are recommended to take 2 tablets 3 times a day
Protein	The supplement is a protein concentrate or isolate obtained from milk, whey, liver, meat, eggs, soy and other animal and plant products. The protein content of the product typically ranges from 88 to 98 percent. The sports supplement is successfully used to gain muscle mass during cycles of anabolic steroids, insulin and growth hormone. The protein in this ligament is the building material from which testosterone and other receptors build muscle tissue. Using protein without anabolic steroids is ineffective. It is most often consumed in the form of cocktails prepared by shaking 50-100 grams of powder with water in a shaker or mixer. You can also make various healthy sweets from protein (cookies, cheesecakes, etc.)
Amino acids	Essentially, this is the same protein, only freed from various impurities. The supplement is available in the form of capsules, tablets, powder and syrup containing essential amino acids. Take 8-12 grams 2-3 times a day. The use of the supplement is advisable to accelerate weight gain while using anabolic steroids. Another option is for vegetarians and people in difficult living conditions, when adequate nutrition is difficult (in the army, prison, camping, etc.)
Gainer	The supplement is a mixture of protein, carbohydrates and flavors. Use it after hard workouts with weights for speedy recovery. It can really help you gain weight if its use is accompanied by physical activity. In the absence of training, consuming Geiger is not economically feasible, since the same carbohydrates and proteins obtained from regular food will cost several times less. Use the sports supplement 30 minutes before and immediately after training, 50 grams of powder, pre-mixed in a shaker.

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Vitamins

The safest and most ineffective pills for weight gain are vitamins. An undoubted advantage is that they can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription.

The use of vitamins is justified only in cases of nutritional deficiency, when it is not possible to consume the required amount of vegetables and fruits. Such drugs should not be used in addition to complete and voluminous food.

In situations where low body weight is due to poor nutrition, adults and children over 14 years of age are recommended to drink the following vitamin complexes:

1. 1. Alphabet - 1 tablet of each color per day with breakfast, lunch and dinner (the interval between doses is 4-8 hours).
2. 2. Vitrum - 1 tablet per day after meals.
3. 3. Complivit - 1 tablet per day with meals.
4. 4. Centrum - 1 tablet per day with meals.
5. 5. Merz - 1 tablet 2 times a day with meals.

Common side effects of taking enzymes are nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloating, itchy skin, and hives.

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Drugs for gaining muscle mass are used in bodybuilding, fitness, weightlifting and many other sports to boost athletic performance. Based on their action, these substances are divided into synthetic analogues of anabolic hormones, other pharmaceutical drugs, dietary supplements and sports nutrition. In practice, competitive sports use all available means to increase muscle strength, speed, endurance and mass. Amateurs are advised to avoid the use of potent drugs and limit themselves to sports nutrition.

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Anabolic hormones

The most effective and most harmful class of drugs for building muscle mass. The effect of these drugs is based on increasing the rate of protein synthesis, improving the absorption of potassium, magnesium, calcium and other elements. Along with the quick effect (you can increase body weight by 12-15 kilograms in a month), these medications have a large number of significant side effects. Despite this, in almost all strength and speed sports, anabolic steroids are the basis of pre-competition preparation.

The most well-known anabolic drugs for increasing muscle mass are represented by the following names:

Medicine	Therapeutic effect	Dosage	Side effects	Image
Methandrostenolone	The oldest and very effective drug for increasing muscle mass and strength. It is a synthetic analogue of the male sex hormone testosterone. The rapid action of the medicine (30 minutes after use) is due to the oral form of administration. After taking only 10-15 mg of the substance, after a short time a person begins to feel an improvement in appetite and mood, a surge of strength, and increased endurance. Metabolism on the course of methandrostenolone increases very much	Recommended dosages - from 10 to 50 mg per day	Due to the heavy load on the liver, the course of medication should not exceed 6 weeks. Side effects of the drug include increased blood pressure and libido, gynecomastia, acne, obstructive jaundice and baldness.
Omnadren	The drug is a mixture of 4 different esters of a synthetic analogue of testosterone, and therefore its effect begins quickly (within a few hours) and lasts for a very long time (up to 1 month). Using the medicine makes it possible to gain from 8 to 15 kilograms of body weight per month. However, it should be borne in mind that most of the acquired weight will consist of water and will disappear within a few months after stopping Omnadren.	The accepted dosage of the drug is 250-2000 mg per week.	At very high dosages (more than 2000 mg per week), attacks of aggression are possible in men. Women should not use this medicine
Testosterone propionate	Due to its low price, good effectiveness and rapid elimination, the drug was the most popular among strength sports athletes until 2014. However, after testosterone propionate was included in the list of potent drugs, it began to be sold in pharmacies only by prescription, and its illegal trafficking (sale) is now subject to criminal liability. The accepted dosage is 100 mg every other day. The propionate form of testosterone is especially popular among girls, as it allows them to gain high-quality lean muscle mass	Accepted dosage - 100 mg every other day	Side effects (baldness of the head, excessive growth of body hair, greasiness of the skin, acne, frequent erections, increased libido, swelling, hypercalcemia, nausea and dizziness) occur infrequently when the dosage is observed.
Andriol	The drug is the safest in its class and does not cause side effects typical of steroids. At the same time, its effect is relatively weak - you won’t be able to gain 5-10 kilograms of muscle with its help. For this reason, the medicine is used mainly in women and competitive athletes during cutting to maintain results. Dosages used - from 10 to 100 mg per day
Jintropin	The medicine is an artificial analogue of human growth hormone - somatropin. Jintropin does not increase muscle mass as much as synthetic testosterone, but everything gained will be of high quality, without fat and water. This property of the drug to increase the growth of dry mass makes its use relevant for athletes in speed and strength sports, as well as in bodybuilding - during the period of pre-competitive preparation. A notable feature of somatropin is its ability to build muscle tissue without training	Recommended dosages of the drug range from 0.07 to 0.1 IU per kilogram of human weight per day	The most significant side effects of the drug are the growth of internal organs and water retention in the body. Allergic reactions are possible. Jintropin should be used with caution by older people, as it can provoke the growth of malignant cells in them.
Insulin	The use of the pancreatic hormone causes a sharp increase in appetite and hunger, and the metabolic rate begins to increase rapidly. Gaining muscle mass on a course of insulin is due to its ability to increase the absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates by cells. An adult man can often gain up to 10-12 kilograms of weight in just 1 month.	Insulin therapy is started with 5 units. The regimens for taking the hormone are very varied. The most effective combination is: insulin, somatropin, testosterone	Despite the fact that insulin is a potent medicine, there are practically no side effects if the dosage is followed.

Steroids can only be purchased at a pharmacy with a prescription. This is due to the fact that uncontrolled use of anabolic drugs can cause great harm to human health.

Enzymes and vitamins

Pharmaceutical preparations for gaining muscle mass, in addition to hormonal drugs, are also represented by enzymes and vitamin-mineral complexes. Their effect is much weaker than that of anabolic steroids, so these compounds are used mainly to improve digestion during a cycle of anabolic steroids:

A drug	Effect on the body, dosage	Photo
Mezim forte	One of the very first and most reliable drugs in its group containing pancreatin. Taking Mezim forte helps to increase the metabolic rate and the absorption of nutritional compounds in the intestines. Contraindication for use is acute or chronic pancreatitis in the acute stage. Take Mezim 1-2 tablets before each meal
Festal	A complex preparation containing, in addition to pancreatin, hemicellulose and bile components. Festal also contains enzymes - amylase, lipase and protease - which accelerate the absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Hemicellulose improves intestinal motility and reduces gas formation in it. Bile promotes the absorption of vitamins and the secretion of lipase by the pancreas. Take the medicine 1-2 tablets after each meal
Multi-tabs	The big advantage of using vitamins and minerals during bodybuilding and fitness is that they can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription and used independently at home. They help you recover faster after workouts and speed up your metabolism. This allows you to eat more food, thereby speeding up the process of muscle gain. The most famous and popular representative of the “vitamin-mineral complexes” class is Multi-Tabs. The dosage should be selected based on factors such as age, weight, diet, etc.
Vitrum	This vitamin and mineral complex is used to replenish the body with the substances necessary for normal recovery after heavy weight training. Vitrum allows you to train more intensely and more often, which has a positive effect on the growth of muscle tissue. Take 1 tablet after or during meals.

Of particular note is a drug such as Riboxin. It is an anabolic substance - it helps increase the energy balance of cells, increases the rate of nucleotide synthesis, accelerates the dissociation of oxygen from oxyhemoglobin, which helps improve tissue respiration. The drug is actively used to gain muscles and improve athletic performance in many sports. The daily dose when taken orally is 600 – 2400 mg. The medicine should be used with caution for cardiovascular diseases.

Cautious men and women who are afraid of boosting their athletic performance with hormonal therapy can safely take vitamins and enzymes - these drugs have virtually no side effects if the dosage is followed.

Sports nutrition

A prerequisite for the rapid growth of muscle tissue is the consumption of special supplements containing nutrients.

The line of sports nutrition for muscle building is represented by the following products:

1. 1. Protein. It is the starting material from which muscle cells are built. Available in powder form containing protein concentrates obtained from whey, meat, eggs, soy and other products. Protein is consumed 50 grams 2-3 times a day between main meals.
2. 2. Amino acids. Supplement containing 20 essential amino acids derived from animal proteins. Available in liquid form, tablets and capsules. Use 6-12 grams 30 minutes before and 15 minutes after training.
3. 3. Creatine. Increases the performance of muscle cells, allowing them to perform more repetitions in each approach during weight training. This helps to increase muscle strength and volume. Take 5-15 grams of creatine 30 minutes before the start of physical activity, after mixing the powder with juice.

Unfortunately, the most effective drugs for gaining muscle mass belong to the “doping” class. Considering that the period of elimination of some of them from the body can reach 1 year or even more, men and women who plan to participate in official competitions should not take anabolic steroids.

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But what can you do to lose weight? Laser liposuction surgery? I found out - no less than 5 thousand dollars. Hardware procedures - LPG massage, cavitation, RF lifting, myostimulation? A little more affordable - the course costs from 80 thousand rubles with a nutritionist consultant. You can, of course, try to run on a treadmill until you go crazy.

And when will you find time for all this? And it's still very expensive. Especially now. That's why I chose a different method for myself...

To become strong and beautiful, to improve your athletic performance - it has long been known that sports supplements help with this. But how to choose what is needed in a particular case? After all, people around say a lot, and it’s not always possible to piece together the picture. Let's try to understand the main types of sports nutrition, looking at each of them separately.

Whey Protein

Anyone whose goal is to gain muscle mass uses whey protein effectively. This is an additional protein to the main diet, which is easily absorbed by the body and is quite convenient to use. One of the main conditions is the correct dosage. Let's look at whey protein intake using the example of an athlete weighing 90 kg.

Morning is the time when our body must restore depleted reserves. It should be understood that night is the longest period between our meals, the best time for catabolic processes to occur.

So, a 20 gram serving, which you can make into a cocktail, will be easily absorbed by your body. At this point, you won’t need to figure out what to eat from fats and carbohydrates - your body will only need whey protein at this stage.

We will skip the main meals so as not to spend too much time philosophizing and concentrate directly on protein intake. For training, you need to stock up on amino acids in your blood, so 20 grams before starting work will come in very handy. This will not only help you be more productive, but will also delay the onset of catabolic processes.

After training, your muscles require increased attention. You don't have to worry about overloading your stomach and liver, so it's time to take a double serving of whey protein, that is, 40 grams. It is very advisable to eat a small portion of simple carbohydrates here. However, there is no need to rush too much. Let your heartbeat return to normal a little, do not overload your body. It will be enough to wait half an hour after finishing the workout.

Creatine

Perhaps everyone has heard about this almost magical acid. An excellent thing to improve performance in anaerobic training. In addition, the effect of creatine is aimed at creating an environment in the body favorable for anabolic processes.

Before starting a workout, it is rational to combine 5 grams of the substance with a portion of whey protein, as described above, and the muscles will remember fatigue much later.

The same portion of creatine is consumed at the end of the training process. The ideal solution would be to combine it with the mentioned whey cocktail and complex carbohydrates, thanks to which creatine is transported directly into muscle tissue.

Casein

Slow-acting proteins are also needed, and they are good when it is not possible for a long time to eat a full meal. For example, if a large amount of time separates the end of a workout from the next meal, casein will fill the empty reserves of muscle fibers during this time.

The same can be done in the evening. Not forgetting again that we spend the night in passive mode, but still continue to expend energy. And breakfast won't be coming soon.

Glutamine

This type of amino acid is, of course, inferior in effectiveness to creatine, but has its advantages. Glutamine perfectly promotes recovery processes in the body after an active training program, and also significantly pushes back the threshold of fatigue and even has a general beneficial effect on the immune system. It is glutamine deficiency that leads to the breakdown of muscle tissue.

You can start your day by taking this amino acid, combining it with a whey cocktail. Glutamine taken before training will allow you to work productively, and after it will restore glycogen reserves. Before bedtime - the fourth and final portion, which can be added to the casein cocktail. And nighttime catabolic processes are not scary for you.

Amino acids BCAA

Valine, leucine and isoleucine are names of amino acids that have long been heard by many. These elements provide energy fuel for muscle fibers. BCAA are the enemies of catabolism. 5-10 grams in the morning, as well as before and after training, will make muscles resistant to cortisol.

Arginine

Arginine is an excellent muscle growth stimulator. The optimal times to take it are in the morning, before training and half an hour before bedtime. Arginine promotes high-quality transport of glucose, amino acids and “good” hormones to the muscles, including testosterone.

conclusions

As can be seen from the above, it is catabolism that is the reason for the need for athletes to use dietary supplements. After all, with intensive work, energy costs increase, which means that reserves are depleted much faster.

For a beginner, it’s good to start with whey cocktails and gradually add other elements of sports nutrition. But here you should remember the need for a balanced diet, because dietary supplements compensate for your energy costs, which simply might not exist. But this would not mean that you would stop eating your usual food.

Fill your diet with complex carbohydrates, eat rice, cereals and pasta. Don't forget about natural proteins, which are abundant in chicken, fish and turkey. Remember that no training can be of high quality without adequate nutrition.

How to gain weight for a thin man? This problem is relevant, but with the right approach to solving the problem, the likelihood of success increases, and the added kilograms are distributed in the right places, forming a beautiful figure.

Diet and calorie intake

A prerequisite for increasing body weight is that the number of calories consumed must exceed the consumption. At an average level of physical activity, the number of kilocalories of the daily diet required to maintain existing weight is calculated as body weight multiplied by 45. How to eat right to gain weight for a man? The result obtained needs to be increased by 500 kcal. The result is assessed after a week - if a noticeable increase in weight has not occurred, the calorie content of the menu is increased by another 300-500 kcal.
An increase in calorie content causes discomfort when eating (a feeling of overeating, heaviness in the stomach, etc.). To prevent this from happening, you need to “split” your diet into three main meals and several snacks. As the latter, it is important to choose healthy, albeit high-calorie, foods - chips, crackers and other “snacks” that are harmful to health are not suitable.
It is important to remember that the calorie content of foods is provided by different components, so you should choose what to eat to gain weight for a man. Healthy weight gain requires proteins and healthy carbohydrates, as well as the fats your body requires (such as fatty acids).

Physical exercise

When men dream of gaining weight, they envision a powerful torso, rather than a shapeless torso due to accumulation of fat. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the calories the body receives are spent on increasing muscle mass, and not stored “in reserve.” A rapid increase in mass is facilitated by alternating intense training with pauses for rest (during the latter, tissue cell growth occurs). Therefore, 2-3 single workouts are recommended, which may include:
exercises with free weights,
swings with dumbbells,
bench presses,
pull-ups and push-ups,
deadlift,
press crunches,
squats, etc.

Drinking regime

Fluid is necessary for cell growth, so to increase mass through muscle tissue, proper drinking regimen is necessary. It is recommended to drink up to 2 liters of water during the day, but to increase the total calorie content of the daily diet, you can replace up to a third or half of the volume with whole milk.

Psycho-emotional background

Constant stress not only interferes with weight gain, but also causes weight loss, so it is important to avoid unfavorable situations and change your own attitude towards irritating factors.
Sleep is important for weight gain, and it is necessary to ensure that the following conditions are met:
sufficient amount (8-9 hours),
sleep hygiene (ventilated room, comfortable mattress, clean bed linen),
absence of interference (extraneous noise, light, etc.).

Constant control

Monitoring weight gain and changes in your figure by weighing and measuring volumes allows you to track changes and adjust your diet and training regimen if necessary for maximum efficiency. By photographing yourself, you can observe the results from the outside.

Dietary supplements

Dietary supplements, which include amino acids, proteins and vitamins, promote weight gain. You should not trust those who answer the question " how can a man gain weight“Assures that taking the drug is enough to achieve the goal. Taking supplements is an auxiliary measure that does not provide results unless other conditions are met. Protein shakes, appropriate types of sports nutrition (provided they do not contain harmful components) and ordinary brewer's yeast are used as diet-optimizing additives.

What vitamins are needed for weight gain

First of all, in order to gain weight, you need to figure out what vitamins you need. Based on this, after consultation with a doctor, it will be possible to formulate a diet, including foods with the necessary vitamins, or purchase special vitamin-mineral complexes at the pharmacy.

Vitamins needed for weight gain:

To activate tissue growth and form muscle proteins for rapid weight gain, in addition to vitamins, you also need micro- and macroelements:

• phosphorus, potassium, zinc;
• calcium, magnesium, iron;

Pharmaceutical drugs for weight gain

To gain additional mass, you can use special vitamin-mineral complexes that contain useful substances necessary for the body. Similar products are sold at any pharmacy or sports nutrition store. When using supplements, do not forget about proper nutrition. To gain weight, increase your daily calorie intake by 200-300 units.

Examples of drugs for those who want to gain weight:

Among pharmaceutical drugs for weight gain we can also highlight:

• Peritol, Riboxin, Prontal;
• Potassium orate, Nutrizon, Cytomac;
• Glutamic acid, Elevit Prontal;
• Cytochrome C, Diabeton MB.

Before using drugs to increase weight, you should consult a specialist. He will take into account the characteristics of your body, determine the reasons for excessive thinness and help you choose the right products for you.

Brewer's yeast for weight gain

Manufacturers offer all sorts of medications to help you gain weight. One of the means of increasing weight is regular brewer's yeast. They accelerate and restore metabolic processes, improve biochemical reactions in the body and stimulate weight gain.

Brewer's yeast contains:

• B vitamins ( , , , , , );
• macroelements (potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium);
• trace elements (iron, copper, zinc, manganese);
• fiber, protein, fatty acids;
• enzymes, amino acids, glucose.

Brewer's yeast in autolyzed form is a food additive in the form of tablets or powder. This form of yeast is easily absorbed by the body. To gain weight with yeast, you must adhere to certain rules:

• eat often, in small portions;
• consume brewer's yeast after meals;
• drink enough water (at least 2.5 liters per day);
• combine yeast intake with regular sports (low physical activity will lead to the formation of fat, high physical activity will lead to muscle mass);
• Use brewer's yeast for at least 1 month.

Tremors should be taken according to the instructions - three times a day, 3-5 tablets. For those who engage in intense strength training, the norm is determined based on the calculation of 0.3 g of product per 1 kg of weight. After two months, if necessary, the course can be repeated.

Brewer's yeast contains easily digestible protein and essential amino acids that are involved in the formation and repair of tissue. Thanks to this, weight increases (if the drug is combined with regular training). At the same time, yeast provides the body with useful substances, improves the absorption of proteins, normalizes metabolism, removes toxins, stabilizes energy metabolism, increases immunity, promotes cell regeneration, increases performance and stimulates appetite.

The benefit of vitamins for weight gain is that they improve metabolism and help process food. Knowing what vitamins are needed for weight gain, you can create a suitable diet. There are also a number of special vitamin preparations that will help you quickly cope with the problem of excessive thinness. Gaining weight is more difficult than losing weight. To achieve your goal, you need to eat right, exercise regularly, avoid stress, maintain a rest regime and adhere to a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about how to gain weight in the video below.