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What helps building muscle? is it free testosterone or testosterone that is bonded to shbg ?whats the difference between bonded and free testosterone?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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None: Protein is the building blocks of muscle. Not testosterone.

Answered 5/15/2015

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