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Extreme low weight (37kg) at 18 years
I am an 18-year-old male currently living in Kota. My weight is very low, only 37kg, and I feel like I am losing more weight recently. I want to gain muscle and reach a healthy weight, but I have a very low appetite. I am a student on a tight budget. Please suggest if I need any blood tests (like thyroid or CBC) to find the cause of weight loss, and recommend a high-calorie diet plan that a student can afford. Also, is it safe for me to take Ayurvedic weight gain supplements?
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You can start with some basic tests:
• CBC
• Thyroid profile (TSH)
• Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D
• Iron studies/Ferritin
• Blood sugar (Fasting glucose)
• Liver function test
• Stool examination if there is bloating, loose stools or digestion issues
Next Steps
For healthy weight gain, focus more on calorie-dense nutritious foods instead of junk foods. Since you are a student, affordable options can work very well: • Banana + peanut butter/shake
• Milk, curd, paneer
• Eggs or soy/chana if vegetarian
• Rice, potatoes, poha, oats
• Peanut chikki, dry fruits, roasted peanuts
• Add ghee, butter or peanut paste to meals
• Eat small frequent meals every 2–3 hours
• Include strength training/exercise 3–4 times weekly to build muscle, not just fat
A simple high-calorie shake can help: Milk + banana + peanuts/peanut butter + oats + dates.
Health Tips
Regarding Ayurvedic weight gain supplements, avoid taking random products without guidance because some may contain steroids, heavy metals, or unsafe ingredients. It is safer to first identify the cause of low weight and focus on diet, sleep, exercise, and correcting deficiencies.
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Kindly check your complete thyroid profile with free t3, t4 and ultra sensitive tsh and also check for thyroid antibodies. Do a complete cbc and WBC differentuals to rule out infections and check for iron studies including ferritin.
You need calorie and nutrient dense foods. Pls book a consult after the blood tests and I can guide you
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Hello patient,
I can understand your worry, At 18 years and 37 kg, being underweight with recent weight loss should not be ignored.
A budget-friendly high-calorie, high-protein diet with proper meal timing can help healthy weight and muscle gain gradually.
Health Tips
Avoid random Ayurvedic or mass gainer supplements without checking ingredients. Many contain hidden steroids, excess sugar, or unsafe herbs.
Together we can solve this worry of yours. Connect with me to design perfect diet and lifestyle for you.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please discuss your case over consultation to help you better
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through app itself
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Mr. Vikram Sabharwal
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Jammu
Connect directly for more information sharing
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