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How Does Protein Build Muscle?
Season 3
Episode 31
Reactions is helping you build muscle with protein and science. There's a lot of chemistry involved in your body and bulking. For those striving to build muscle gains, protein is essential. While this is obvious to many athletes and gym-goers, the biological and chemical processes between drinking a protein shake and getting "swole" may not be so clear--but we got you covered!
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