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Is it safe and effective to supplement with magnesium and zinc to aide in muscle building?

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No: You should be getting nutrients including these minerals from the food you eat. Unless you have high requirements that need to be met with extra supplements.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 9/16/2013

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