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Hi i want to ask whether masturabation or sex affect muscle growth .... if it does what diet should i take to recover .... i a pro bodybuilder?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Masturbation and sex: Masturbation and sex do not affect muscle growth.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/31/2017

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A member asked:

Hi i want to ask whether masturabation or sex affect muscle growth .... if it does what diet should i take to recover .... i a pro bodybuilder?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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