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Hello, i'm new to the gym stuf, i've been there for three weeks now, and a friend told me to take amino acids, and i hope to know if its a good thing?

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Dr. Eleanor Host answered

Overkill: As long as you are getting protein in your diet, you don't need to take separate amino acids. Protein is just a bunch of Amino Acids stuck together. Your body can make many amino acids, but some it can only get from your diet. I hope that helps.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Hello, i'm new to the gym stuf, i've been there for three weeks now, and a friend told me to take amino acids, and i hope to know if its a good thing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eleanor Host answered

Dr Balin agreed

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