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What Causes Weight Gain Despite Exercising And Following Diet?
I have been dieting, exercising and drinking Metamucil 2xs a day and my weight keeps slowly increasing. I currently taking metformin 250 mg 1x a day. Can I use and herb or something o.t.c to lose weight. I m just tired of gaining weight, when trying so hard to lose it.
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Hello,
You can increase metformin dose to 500 mg twice per day and increase exercise intensity if you can, your burning to fat is too slow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
You can increase metformin dose to 500 mg twice per day and increase exercise intensity if you can, your burning to fat is too slow.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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