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Is it safe to take pure amino acids pills? does it have side effects? i'm a 16 year old guy in bodybuilding for 6 months now and haven't taken anything
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Read and Learn: It can be dangerous for a young man who is not done growing to be weight lifting or body building. This activity can stunt your growth. Please get some education on this matter and stop what could be dangerous for you. A sixteen year old male does not need anything extra for body building. They need good calories of calcium and protein. Where are you getting your medical advice?
Answered 4/25/2015
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