I can not get fat. What can be and what to do to gain weight?

Expert answer:

If you can not get fat, you may have some hormonal disorder, an disease or simply does not have a diet.

Generally, when there is a health problem associated with difficulty gaining weight, the person lose weight without making major changes in diet or lifestyle.

The main causes of weight loss which can cause difficulty in gaining weight, are:

  • Hyperthyroidism;
  • Adrenal gland malfunction;
  • Diabetes;
  • Infections;
  • Cancer;
  • AIDS.

There are a number of diseases which may be related to the weight loss and hinder weight gain. Therefore, it is important to do a blood test to evaluate the blood count, circulating proteins and even the immune system.

If you are well with your health, you can then implement measures to gain weight, such as changes in diet and physical activity.

What to do to get fat?

  • Have a diet rich in carbohydrates (breads, pasta, rice, cereals, potatoes, pizza), proteins (meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, milk) and unsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, nuts, avocado);
  • To do bodybuilding, because it favors the gain of muscular mass;
  • Eat frequently, every 3 hours, with snacks between meals. Staying long hours fasting causes the body to burn muscle mass to produce energy;
  • Eat in moderation sweet and greasy foods as they can raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels;
  • Include drinks in the diet, such as smoothies.

The purpose of a diet to gain weight is to promote mainly the gain of muscle mass, for the person to "get fat" in a healthy way.

O excess fat body can be harmful to health, increasing the risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Is there any medicine to make you fat?

The anti-allergy medications increase appetite and can help you gain weight. However, these remedies give you sleep, but this side effect tends to stabilize over time.

Learn more at: Can I take Buclina and B complex to gain weight?

The use of cortisone is not indicated because it causes the person to lose muscles, although they open their appetite and make them fat, but by the accumulation of fat.

THE insulin also not recommended, as it can cause serious health problems, such as a drop in blood sugar.

The use of anabolic increases muscle mass because it contains male hormones, such as testosterone, but Side effects undesirable and serious damage to health both of man and woman.

If you can not get fat, see an endocrinologist to see if your health is okay and see a nutritionist.