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Will i only need to eat protein to build muscle?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No!: You must have protein and exercise as well. Eating poortein alone without exercise will not build muscle. If you get more protein while\ exercising, you gain muscle more quickly!

Answered 6/8/2013

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