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Ive taken finasteride for 6 years for hair loss. i have gained muscle in the process. i just stopped finasteride for good. will i lose muscle mass?
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Sarcopenia: Between the ages of 24 and 80 people naturally lose 40 percent of muscle mass. Typically at the rate of 1.4% per year. This can be slowed down with activities that reduce inflammation: diet, right exercise. Also, prudent resistance exercise of value.
Answered 5/20/2019
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