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What happens if one is not a body builder and doesn't plan to be, are supplements a good way to build body muscle without side effects?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

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No: Supplements marketed to body builders must be used with a strict diet and a large amount of exercise. You must do the work or you won't see any increases in your muscles.

Answered 6/16/2017

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A member asked:

What happens if one is not a body builder and doesn't plan to be, are supplements a good way to build body muscle without side effects?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

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