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Should you exercise prior or post breakfast?

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Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends: Depending on the type of exercise you are doing, but generally it is not recommended to exercise with a full stomach.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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