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What's the best brand/supplement you can use to gain muscle mass? creatine, protein powder, etc.

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Egg whites: Egg whites are pure protein. Creatine is fairly safe as long as you drink plenty of water, but many complain of midsection swelling. Other supplements are unproven and possibly dangerous. I see lots of kidney stones, liver problems, heart problems, and hormone imbalances caused by things that do work, but are dangerous.

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Answered 4/30/2013

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