If you were always the skinny kid in class, popping a pill might seem like a great way to bulk up or add weight. But the pills advertised as weight gainers may not be what they seem.
Two broad types of weight gain pills are capsules advertised as a way to gain weight and vitamins.
Some manufactures such as Vita Salveo and Muscle Max advertise a pill claiming to help people gain weight. However, these pills may not be what they seem.
According to JP Clifford, writer of the "Muscle Building Blog," these pills are often actually vitamins. A vitamin packaged and advertised as a weight gain pill may cost more than vitamins packaged appropriately.
According to nutrition professionals Lynn Grieger and Dr. David Reuben, eating the right foods and exercising properly are the preferred methods of gaining weight.
High fiber and dense foods are healthy choices, and resistance training such as weight lifting can lead to increased muscle mass and weight gain.
Another way to gain weight is with a protein powder supplement. Protein is considered an essential nutritional building block and can help in weight gain.
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