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Whould taking testosterone hlep me build muscle?
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No: Building muscle requires resistance (weight) training, not testosterone. Supplementing with testosterone when levels are normal increase one's risk for prostate cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes, but...: It will, but this is not an indication for taking it. Having a low testosterone is!
Answered 5/21/2015
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