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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 21 พ.ย. 2018
From pills to supplements... exercises to injections...and everything else the world of bodybuilding has to offer.. explained backed by solid science and a medical degree
Metformin for Bodybuilding & Fat Loss: Doctor's Secrets 🤫
WhatsApp number for OPD appointments: 8882033014
Struggling to lose fat and build muscle in India? Metformin might be the answer! This video features Dr. Ankit Batra who explains how metformin can help with:
* Boosting fat loss 🔥
* Improving insulin sensitivity 💪
* Enhancing bodybuilding results 🏆
Learn about the benefits, side effects, and if metformin is suitable for you. 💯 #Metformin #WeightLossIndia #BodybuildingIndia #FatLossTips
DISCLAIMER: Dr. Ankit Batra does not support the use of illegal substances. Content written or on video, social media post by or associated with Dr. Ankit Batra in any format or any reproduction is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be taken as medical advice. You should see your healthcare provider with any medical concern you have. Do not take any medication without a prescription from your doctor.
Make sure to check out my other videos:
Dbol vs Anadrol:
th-cam.com/video/vo5zqdFGg3A/w-d-xo.html
Beard growth:
th-cam.com/video/3_W1SdVlRps/w-d-xo.html
Superdrol:
th-cam.com/video/IeO_7TTPuVo/w-d-xo.html
RAD140:
th-cam.com/video/yGkxJycE2gU/w-d-xo.html
How to get a beach body:
th-cam.com/video/zMXq8LAfL34/w-d-xo.html
Gaining/Bulking steroid cycle:
th-cam.com/video/qIb4HzA7UuE/w-d-xo.html
Post cycle therapy:
th-cam.com/video/UJAEiBAH3q4/w-d-xo.html
Cutting/Ripping cycle:
th-cam.com/video/ClpA71-S8bc/w-d-xo.html
Supplements:
th-cam.com/video/tgQgaJajcxo/w-d-xo.html
My weight loss transformation:
th-cam.com/video/S1CERi57ohA/w-d-xo.html
How to gain serious muscle mass naturally:
th-cam.com/video/Hm-ENFk7YCI/w-d-xo.html
How to stop feeling tired:
th-cam.com/video/kSDL37iYajY/w-d-xo.html
Lose belly fat:
th-cam.com/video/nOS_fwQ-vrU/w-d-xo.html
Signs of low testosterone and How to fix them:
th-cam.com/video/LY8lQeOkpCM/w-d-xo.html
Safe replacement of steroids :
th-cam.com/video/6Bbm4lt4c0I/w-d-xo.html
Anadrol 50:
th-cam.com/video/wWsIZohVH8U/w-d-xo.html
HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE:
th-cam.com/video/JYpKUXLkJa4/w-d-xo.html
Mind Muscle connection:
th-cam.com/video/AhdznkEF670/w-d-xo.html
Oral steroids vs Injectable Steroids:
th-cam.com/video/W2IK4DvfOMQ/w-d-xo.html
Body recomposition:
th-cam.com/video/is7Zbri1Nrw/w-d-xo.html
Exercising with a face mask:
th-cam.com/video/pKS42S4PvSQ/w-d-xo.html
Clenbuterol:
th-cam.com/video/BK6TXFwm798/w-d-xo.html
Deca:
th-cam.com/video/MDwdK3Nc-7E/w-d-xo.html
AMP:
th-cam.com/video/I95CFLAJq9o/w-d-xo.html
Stanazolol/ Winstrol:
th-cam.com/video/eMLDqq9Jucw/w-d-xo.html
D BOL:
th-cam.com/video/EJMtX8AQxdA/w-d-xo.html
How To Increase Height:
th-cam.com/video/UIVj9a6BxJc/w-d-xo.html
Sustanon 250:
th-cam.com/video/WZvaYYOY6_A/w-d-xo.html
Anavar:
th-cam.com/video/Xp-sjRryryw/w-d-xo.html
Termin injection:
th-cam.com/video/IFhKlgWf4QI/w-d-xo.html
Dexona:
th-cam.com/video/FTx5rn7aVOE/w-d-xo.html
Vitamin D deficiency, it's signs and cure:
th-cam.com/video/A1Cke-Ber6M/w-d-xo.html
Practin/ Cyproheptadine Tablet:
th-cam.com/video/pPWHIunJfUs/w-d-xo.html
How to Increase Vascularity:
th-cam.com/video/g6dfvEDI6Jg/w-d-xo.html
Why don't actors face side effects of steroids?:
th-cam.com/video/Tp7Lwpunr2I/w-d-xo.html
Insulin in Bodybuilding:
th-cam.com/video/OeoqBfNQAZY/w-d-xo.html
**Watch next:**
For more expert bodybuilding advice and tips, subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell!
Struggling to lose fat and build muscle in India? Metformin might be the answer! This video features Dr. Ankit Batra who explains how metformin can help with:
* Boosting fat loss 🔥
* Improving insulin sensitivity 💪
* Enhancing bodybuilding results 🏆
Learn about the benefits, side effects, and if metformin is suitable for you. 💯 #Metformin #WeightLossIndia #BodybuildingIndia #FatLossTips
DISCLAIMER: Dr. Ankit Batra does not support the use of illegal substances. Content written or on video, social media post by or associated with Dr. Ankit Batra in any format or any reproduction is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be taken as medical advice. You should see your healthcare provider with any medical concern you have. Do not take any medication without a prescription from your doctor.
Make sure to check out my other videos:
Dbol vs Anadrol:
th-cam.com/video/vo5zqdFGg3A/w-d-xo.html
Beard growth:
th-cam.com/video/3_W1SdVlRps/w-d-xo.html
Superdrol:
th-cam.com/video/IeO_7TTPuVo/w-d-xo.html
RAD140:
th-cam.com/video/yGkxJycE2gU/w-d-xo.html
How to get a beach body:
th-cam.com/video/zMXq8LAfL34/w-d-xo.html
Gaining/Bulking steroid cycle:
th-cam.com/video/qIb4HzA7UuE/w-d-xo.html
Post cycle therapy:
th-cam.com/video/UJAEiBAH3q4/w-d-xo.html
Cutting/Ripping cycle:
th-cam.com/video/ClpA71-S8bc/w-d-xo.html
Supplements:
th-cam.com/video/tgQgaJajcxo/w-d-xo.html
My weight loss transformation:
th-cam.com/video/S1CERi57ohA/w-d-xo.html
How to gain serious muscle mass naturally:
th-cam.com/video/Hm-ENFk7YCI/w-d-xo.html
How to stop feeling tired:
th-cam.com/video/kSDL37iYajY/w-d-xo.html
Lose belly fat:
th-cam.com/video/nOS_fwQ-vrU/w-d-xo.html
Signs of low testosterone and How to fix them:
th-cam.com/video/LY8lQeOkpCM/w-d-xo.html
Safe replacement of steroids :
th-cam.com/video/6Bbm4lt4c0I/w-d-xo.html
Anadrol 50:
th-cam.com/video/wWsIZohVH8U/w-d-xo.html
HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE:
th-cam.com/video/JYpKUXLkJa4/w-d-xo.html
Mind Muscle connection:
th-cam.com/video/AhdznkEF670/w-d-xo.html
Oral steroids vs Injectable Steroids:
th-cam.com/video/W2IK4DvfOMQ/w-d-xo.html
Body recomposition:
th-cam.com/video/is7Zbri1Nrw/w-d-xo.html
Exercising with a face mask:
th-cam.com/video/pKS42S4PvSQ/w-d-xo.html
Clenbuterol:
th-cam.com/video/BK6TXFwm798/w-d-xo.html
Deca:
th-cam.com/video/MDwdK3Nc-7E/w-d-xo.html
AMP:
th-cam.com/video/I95CFLAJq9o/w-d-xo.html
Stanazolol/ Winstrol:
th-cam.com/video/eMLDqq9Jucw/w-d-xo.html
D BOL:
th-cam.com/video/EJMtX8AQxdA/w-d-xo.html
How To Increase Height:
th-cam.com/video/UIVj9a6BxJc/w-d-xo.html
Sustanon 250:
th-cam.com/video/WZvaYYOY6_A/w-d-xo.html
Anavar:
th-cam.com/video/Xp-sjRryryw/w-d-xo.html
Termin injection:
th-cam.com/video/IFhKlgWf4QI/w-d-xo.html
Dexona:
th-cam.com/video/FTx5rn7aVOE/w-d-xo.html
Vitamin D deficiency, it's signs and cure:
th-cam.com/video/A1Cke-Ber6M/w-d-xo.html
Practin/ Cyproheptadine Tablet:
th-cam.com/video/pPWHIunJfUs/w-d-xo.html
How to Increase Vascularity:
th-cam.com/video/g6dfvEDI6Jg/w-d-xo.html
Why don't actors face side effects of steroids?:
th-cam.com/video/Tp7Lwpunr2I/w-d-xo.html
Insulin in Bodybuilding:
th-cam.com/video/OeoqBfNQAZY/w-d-xo.html
**Watch next:**
For more expert bodybuilding advice and tips, subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell!
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Sir apka Instagram I'd dijiye. Please🙏
Sir, GenZ kid logo ko jaldi body banane ka bhookh br gaya. Internal organ damage se yeh logo ka koi farak nahi padta. Jo baat aapne yeh vlog se 6-7sal pahle bola thaaa aj wohi sb so called influencer wale bol raha hain. Asli sach toh yeh unme se kuch aise influencer bhi hain jo khud steroid use krte hain. Matlab gazab ki hypocrisy chall raha hain🤡
Sir hi nice video ❤️ Sir mereko 2 yrs se ankyolites Spondilities problem hua hai plzzz sir plzz iske bare mein koi video bana dijiye❤️🙏
Isko khane Se Kisi Ko khujali hoti hai
Mare age 20 + haa but mare weight 30 😔 Kaya karu kasa weight gain karu 😫
Kapil toh patch lgta h
Thank you sir❤
Isko kab lena hota hai
My weight is 40 kg nd im 20 year old girl so plzz tell me can i consume endura mask
Mai bahot hi dubli patli dikhati thi kitna bhi khalu koi fayada nahi hota tha to maine bhi meeshoo se Livcon syrup aur Assicon syrup maga liye 3 mahine ho gaye ab tk mera 8 kg badh gaya aur lungi ise😮°°
Sar dadi kayse ugay
Doctor should somebody with controlled t2d consider auperdrol
How to increse Bone Density ???
Hydro cut nd citrulline mallet any problem? If we use both together
Sar hum bhi late hai fayda karega ki Nahin
Mai bahot hi dubli patli dikhati thi kitna bhi khalu koi fayada nahi hota tha to maine bhi meeshoo se Livcon syrup aur Assicon syrup maga liye 3 mahine ho gaye ab tk mera 8 kg badh gaya aur lungi ise😮
Whatsapp number dijiya sar
sir me 46 year ka hu lekin bahut patala hu me weight 41 kg hai mujhe digestion badhane ke liye kaunsi medicine lu aur kaunsa protein supplement lu?
Sir ye offline kha milaga
Thanks sir❤❤❤❤
Sir I use deca but I have sexual problem
Kya isko lene se pasliyon m drd hota h
To fr kb le ky shi time h creatin lene k
Astymin3 use kern k badh daca durobolain la sekta hai pls rply sir
Sir 22 age ugeyi mera but weght 40kg kansha product use karnae
Mai bahot hi dubli patli dikhati thi kitna bhi khalu koi fayada nahi hota tha to maine bhi meeshoo se Livcon syrup aur Assicon syrup maga liye 3 mahine ho gaye ab tk mera 8 kg badh gaya aur lungi ise👌🏻👌🏻
Oxandrolone par video banavo ser ji
Doctor ji lean masal gain ke liya anaver le sakte hai saff hai kya
Bislery has 150 TDS. I checked it.
Sir age 16 weight 63 height 175cm Should i take?
What will yield more result CLA or carnitine ?
Huh
Sir scaphoid fracture hai wrist me mujko kya muje beneficial hoga
Fixed with screw? Location of #, waist of scaphoid? Body of scaphoid? Time and mode of injury.
@Dr.Health sir on thumb side fracture on right wrist injury on more than 3month only doing plaster for 6 weak am professional weight lifter on pratice time I got fracture
Fat loss k liye koi non side effects steroid hai?
*VERY GOOD*
Thank you sir, I'm really glad you liked the video, please do share it on your facebook and Instagram so that other people get this information as well, each share matters, thanks again for your support, Stay fit and healthy.
Sir I have 8.9 deficiency doctor give me 100iu tablet a day & 60000iu 4 tablet 1 tablet for a week is it good dosage to take 100iu or I want to increase more daily dosage tablet
Thanks 🙏
Sir mai 6 month se bhot preshan hu maine bhot medicine change kri but mera wright gain nai hora h please ek medicine bataye….jissey weight easily gain ho jaye
Sir isse oily stool ho rha hai to kya kare
Sir m running krti hu hmko 1 month m 5 kg badhana h ho jayega n isko lene se plz sir reply me😢
Mai bahot hi dubli patli dikhati thi kitna bhi khalu koi fayada nahi hota tha to maine bhi meeshoo se Livcon syrup aur Assicon syrup maga liye 3 mahine ho gaye ab tk mera 8 kg badh gaya aur lungi ise•••
Sir muscle gain k liye kya kre
Mai bahot hi dubli patli dikhati thi kitna bhi khalu koi fayada nahi hota tha to maine bhi meeshoo se Livcon syrup aur Assicon syrup maga liye 3 mahine ho gaye ab tk mera 8 kg badh gaya aur lungi ise•••
Sir मैं अभी जीम जाना चाहता हूं मुझे ब्लडप्रेशर है और ब्लडप्रेशर बाले bcaa ले सकते है
Can we use tamoxifen for astatine pct
Sir 20 mg safe hai ya 10 mg please reply me ❤
20 mg to 30 mg
Doctor mere veins ka size Chota hai to use L arginine lu ya L citrulline malate tabbet lu
Sir muscle gain ho jata h sir muscle gain krna h
Sir follistatin k bare vedio banao
Sir mk677 k baad bhi pct washout krna padega kya
Sir ise kitne din khana h
Kaise doctor app log koi solution hi nikal pa rhe 🙏 mujhe h
What about anavar for 20mg 6weeks is pct required
Is pct required