Other names for Weight Gain

Increased body mass
Unintentional or intentional weight increase
Body fat or muscle accumulation

Synopsis of Weight Gain

Weight gain refers to an increase in total body mass, which may result from an increase in fat, muscle, water retention, or a combination of these factors. While it can be a healthy and intentional process—such as in bodybuilding or recovery from illness—unintentional or excessive weight gain can lead to health concerns, including insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, joint strain, and hormonal imbalance. Causes range from diet and physical activity levels to hormonal imbalances, medications, stress, or chronic illness. Understanding whether the gain is fat, muscle, or fluid-related is key to addressing the underlying cause and supporting healthy metabolic balance.

Types:

• Healthy weight gain: Intentional, through increased calories and resistance training

• Fat gain: Accumulation of adipose tissue, often from excess caloric intake

• Water retention: Temporary weight increase due to fluid buildup (e.g., from high sodium, inflammation, or medications)

• Hormonal weight gain: Linked to thyroid issues, cortisol, insulin, or sex hormone imbalances

• Medication-induced: Common with antidepressants, steroids, or hormone therapies

Common Causes:

• Excessive calorie intake relative to energy expenditure

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Hormonal changes (e.g., menopause, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance)

• Stress, poor sleep, or emotional eating

• Medications (e.g., corticosteroids, antipsychotics, antidepressants)

• Digestive issues or gut flora imbalance leading to slowed metabolism

Severity Causes:

• Long-term poor diet and inactivity

• Untreated endocrine or metabolic disorders

• Chronic stress and elevated cortisol

• Sleep deprivation affecting hunger hormones (ghrelin, leptin)

• Genetic predisposition without lifestyle compensation

When to See a Doctor:

• Rapid or unexplained weight gain

• Accompanied by fatigue, depression, or swelling

• Irregular menstrual cycles or facial puffiness

• History of thyroid or adrenal disorders

• Concerns about underlying metabolic or hormonal imbalance

Natural remedies for Weight Gain

Ashwagandha: Supports adrenal balance and may help regulate cortisol levels in cases of stress-induced weight gain.

Magnesium: Aids glucose metabolism, reduces insulin resistance, and supports restful sleep, which in turn helps regulate body weight.

Probiotics: Support digestive efficiency and microbial balance, which can impact fat storage, appetite, and inflammation.

Vitamin C: Reduces systemic inflammation and supports adrenal and metabolic health, especially under chronic stress.

Zinc: Plays a key role in insulin sensitivity, appetite regulation, and thyroid function—essential for weight management.

Focus on nutrient density: Whole foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats support satiety and metabolic health.

Movement and resistance training: Boost metabolism and increase muscle-to-fat ratio, especially important in midlife weight changes.

Manage stress and sleep: Chronic stress and poor sleep dysregulate hunger cues and hormones, leading to weight gain over time.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Weight Gain

akkermansia muciniphila
ashwagandha
catjang cowpea
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
glucomannan
cellulose
hydroxycitric acid
lignans
magnesium
maltodextrin
monkfruit
palmitate
pea and rice protein blend (proprietary)
pea protein
quinoa
rye
black ginger
vitamin C
whey protein
zinc
kidney beans
chickpea protein
brown rice protein
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
17 beta-hydroxy 2 alpha,17beta-dimethyl 5 alpha-androstan 3-one azine
17beta-[{1-Ketoethyl}-androsta-1, 4-diene-3-one,17a-ol]
17a-di methyl-bol
17 beta-[1-ketoethyl]-androstane-3-one,17a-ol
2, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androstan-1-ene-3-one
3-Ketosteroid
7-oxo-DHEA
aspartame
Agar
Ashwagandha
Animal Tissue
Acesulfame potassium
Acetylated alpha glucan
Arginine Creatine
Asian Psyllium
Avocado
Amino Acid (unspecified)
Andarine
Amylopectin
Amylopectin
Algal protein
Animal protein
Brown Rice Protein
Bamboo fiber
Beef Protein
Blond Psyllium
Beet Molasses
Bean
Beet Fiber
Buckwheat fiber
Beef
Black Psyllium
Boron Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Broad Bean Protein
Beef liver
Corn Protein
Cowpea
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Cycloamylose
Chromium
Calories
Cashew
Corn Bran
chlorogenic acid
Chicken Protein
Ceylon cinnamon
Chromium dinicotinate glycinate
Chromium Ascorbate
Cistanche tubulosa
Cereal (unspecified)
Calcium hydroxycitrate
Chromium dinicotinate
Chromium Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Carbohydrate (mixed)
Carbohydrate (unspecified)
Caralluma fimbriata
Chia Protein
Chomium picolinate
Cycloamylose
Carbohydrate Blend
Chromium Polynicotinate
Chromium Nicotinate
Carbohydrate
Corn Polysaccharide
Creatine beta-hydroxybutyrate
Cellulose derivatives
Diiodothyronine
Dihydrocapsiate
Daidzein
Deoxycholic acid
Diacylglycerol
Duckweed Protein
Digestion resistant Dextrin
Durum Wheat
Egg
Egg
Ecdysteroids
Ethyl Cellulose
Erythritol
Fagopyrum (unspecified)
Flour (unspecified,enriched)
Fucoxanthin
Fenigreek fiber
Fenugreek Fiber
False Flax
Glycosylsteviosides
Garcinia
Green pea fiber
Glucoside (unspecified)
Glucomannan
Grapefruit fiber
Galactomanan
Glycerides
glucose
Glycerides
Gymnemagenin
Garcinia (mixed)
GW501516
Garbanzo bean Protein
Garbanzo bean
Glucose polymer (unspecified)
Glucomannan
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate
Hemp Protein
Hydroxycitric Acid
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Isomaltulose
isoflavone (unspecified)
Inulin
Ibutamoren
Isomaltulose
Ketosterones (unspecified)
Ketosterones
Ketosterone (unspecified)
Lucuma
Legume (unspecified)
MCT / Medium Chain Triglycerides
Monounsaturated fatty acid (unspecified)
Maltodextrin
Macadamia
Magnesium hydroxycitrate
Monk Fruit
MK-677
Modified milk ingredients (unspecified)
Muscle
Macaenes
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin
Norwegian Kelp
Neotame
Oat Fiber
Oligodextrin
oyster
Proprietary Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Psyllium fiber
Potato Protein
Psyllium (not specified)
Polychitosamine
peanut butter
Plum fiber
Palmitic Acid
Potassium hydroxycitrate
Plankton fossil
Phaseolamin
Palatinose
Pecan
Pistachio
Pituitary
Pea protein
Rice Fiber
Rapsberry ketone
Rice Protein
Rye
Rice Flour
Rebaudioside A
Stevioside (unspecified)
Stevioside
Steviol glycoside
Skim Milk
Stevia
Sucralose
Soy Fiber
Somatropin
Sucralose
Sterones (unspecified)
Sugarcance fiber
Sprinkles
Saturated Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Tagatose
Thylakoid
Trenbolone
Tapioca fiber
Triticum turanicum
Triglycerides
Triglyceride (unspecified)
Tapioca syrup
Testolone
Vegetable fat (unspecified)
Vegetable Protein
Veal
Vegetarian Capsule
Veal
Vegetable Fat
White Kidney Bean
White Mulberry
Wheat
Walnut (unspecified)
Whey protin
Wheat Protein
Wheat Bran
Xanthohumol
YK-11
Yacon