Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Asked 6 months ago

Can food supplements cause weight gain?

I started taking protein powder and a few other health supplements to improve my fitness. While I'm working out, I feel like I'm gaining weight faster than expected, beyond just muscle. Can food supplements actually cause overall weight gain?

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Suresh Iyer Suresh Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, you have to be very careful with these supplements as many have hidden sugars or maltodextrin. I always read the back label like a hawk for my diabetes. If it has high carbs or sweeteners, it can easily spike your sugar and cause weight gain without u realizing.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Look, it is simple math. If your supplement has 300 extra calories and you are just sitting on your couch all day, you will definitely gain weight. Don't just blindly pop pills or drink shakes. Check the nutritional value first.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I always go to Manipal Hospital for any health query because self-diagnosing is useless. My doctor clearly told me that some multivitamins can increase appetite, which makes you eat more. Just book an appointment and ask your doctor clearly about the ingredients.

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Kiran Deshmukh Kiran Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Some protein and mass gainer supplements have high sodium and extra calories which isn't good. I always keep my BP in check and prefer natural foods over powders. Better to get a basic checkup and ask a clinical dietician before starting anything new.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please get your thyroid and basic blood work done first. I once ignored my sudden weight gain thinking it was just my protein shake, but it turned out to be a metabolic issue. Don't guess around, get a doctor's checkup done soon.

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Sita Sahu Sita Sahu Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Humare yahan toh log bolte hain ki ghar ka khana hi sabse achha hota hai. Ye supplement lene se bhookh badh sakti hai aur wazan bhi badh jata hai. Agar jaroori na ho toh dahi, doodh aur daal se hi taqat lo ji.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, bilkul ho sakta hai agar aap bina physical workout ke heavy protein ya weight gainers pi rahe ho. It depends on your daily routine na? Extra calories body me jaayegi toh weight toh badhega hi, check what is inside the pack.

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