Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Asked 7 months ago

How to increase appetite for weight gain?

I'm trying to gain some weight but my appetite is really low, I just don't feel hungry. My friends tell me I look too thin, so I want to start eating more. What can I do to increase my appetite?

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Vasudevan Pillai Vasudevan Pillai Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Regular practice of pranayama, especially Kapalbhati and Surya Bhedana, helped improve my digestion and naturally increased my appetite over time. It gently stimulates your digestive fire. Give it a try early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I also have a very low appetite and I constantly worry if it's due to some hidden vitamin deficiency. I have started having small, frequent meals instead of large ones so I don't feel too bloated. Maybe try that? It is less intimidating for the stomach.

Riya Saxena Riya Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was reading that a lot of times low appetite is linked to low zinc levels in the body. Eating pumpkin seeds and dairy can help with that naturally. It might be worth checking out if you want to gain healthy weight.

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Manish Verma Manish Verma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I was losing weight and had zero appetite last year and was so scared it was something serious. Turns out it was just stress and mild vitamin D deficiency. Once I started taking supplements my doctor gave, my appetite returned to normal. Don't worry too much.

Kartik Prabhu Kartik Prabhu Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Instead of trying to eat huge portions, focus on calorie-dense foods. Add ghee to your rotis, eat nuts, banana shakes, and peanut butter. Also, don't drink water right before or during your meals as it fills up your stomach unnecessarily.

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Priya Deshpande Priya Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

If your appetite has dropped suddenly, please go to a proper hospital and get basic blood tests done. My doctor at Max pointed out a liver enzyme issue which was causing my poor appetite. It is always better to get a professional opinion.

Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

For me, going to the gym and lifting weights twice a week was the only thing that actually made me hungry. My body started demanding more fuel, and I naturally started eating larger portions. That was just my personal experience though.

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