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How Can I Increase The Muscle Mass Other Than Taking Steroids?
hi doctor,
I ma Sarath ,i ve been working out in gym for almost 8 years,but i cannot increase my muscle mass,,,i tried many ways like increasing my food intake to 6 meals per day along with whey protein suppliments but no change at all,,,recently i ve heard testosterones helps to increase muscle mass..hence i started doing heavy weight squats ,olympic dead liftis etc,,,i read that this will help body to produce more GH and T,,,is their any way to increase other than steroids, i dont like to use steroid and havent tried any,,,,please suggest me ways to increase T.. I saw a capsule ZMA which contains zinc and magnesium which will boost T,,will that capsule help,,,???
I ma Sarath ,i ve been working out in gym for almost 8 years,but i cannot increase my muscle mass,,,i tried many ways like increasing my food intake to 6 meals per day along with whey protein suppliments but no change at all,,,recently i ve heard testosterones helps to increase muscle mass..hence i started doing heavy weight squats ,olympic dead liftis etc,,,i read that this will help body to produce more GH and T,,,is their any way to increase other than steroids, i dont like to use steroid and havent tried any,,,,please suggest me ways to increase T.. I saw a capsule ZMA which contains zinc and magnesium which will boost T,,will that capsule help,,,???
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Hi,welcome to the HCM.
Dear steroids have their own side effects (high B.P,decreased calcium,skin problem,increased sugar level). I would like to know ,though you have been using whey protein supplements but what is the timing of having it.
As having protein supplement within 15 minutes after workout could help and you may also try soya protein. ZMA can help too as these two minerals work as enzyme helper in metabolism. I would also suggest you to have 4 egg whites daily in Breakfast. split protein shake dose before and after work out that will definitly help.
Regard
Dear steroids have their own side effects (high B.P,decreased calcium,skin problem,increased sugar level). I would like to know ,though you have been using whey protein supplements but what is the timing of having it.
As having protein supplement within 15 minutes after workout could help and you may also try soya protein. ZMA can help too as these two minerals work as enzyme helper in metabolism. I would also suggest you to have 4 egg whites daily in Breakfast. split protein shake dose before and after work out that will definitly help.
Regard
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