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Faster Muscle Gain??

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Been working out for more than 2 months now, taking supplements - Mass Gainers, Whey Protein, and Creatine.

But it seems like my gain is slower than it should be, still gaining though. I'm taking the 3-in-1 (Lamivudine, Tenofovir, Efavirenz) since 2015. Undetectable with CD4 higher than 500. I'm just 29 years old.

Any tips on how to gain muscle / weight faster? I work out 4 to 5 times a week. Thanks.

November 9, 2019
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A myHIVteam Member

That Tenofovir seems to make you pick up more body fat. So you may not be seeing your gains as quickly as you might like. That was my case

November 15, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

I would probably go look at proteins and carbohydrates. Go to gym and work out with others who lift often, When in military, I lifted different parts of body and took a rest day. Efavirenz will make you feel disassociated from body, and for me was up to 10 hours. Just keep active routine, and go forward.

November 13, 2019

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