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Are there any herbal supplements that increase muscle mass?

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Protein supplements: Protein supplements may help but only when they are combined with serious resistance training.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No.: Sorry, but none that i know of. That said, there are some supplements that can help.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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