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Could eating a lot of protien during recovery still build muscle?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Yes. Proteins are the "building blocks" of muscle and so exercise and adequate protein intake can definitely help build muscle.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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