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Proud 40'y mother to 22'y old son.we wounder if ok for him, tall/slim, to drink supplement that "build muscle, not steroid", and workout. what do you rek?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Supplement: Appropriate protein supplement is worthwhile, nontoxic and does help build muscles for young man.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/23/2019

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