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A 25-year-old male asked:
I'm 6ft,79kg,14%bf. lifting days 3/wk, i eat 140g sugar (gatorade, milk & fruit) after workout, of 520g carbs total to grow. should i have concerns?
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Dr. Zachary Veresanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Workout : If you are trying to gain muscle mass eat more protein and things high in healthy fat not carbohydrates. Carbs before workout and 30 minutes after are ok
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Last updated Mar 17, 2015
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