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What are amino acids?

I see many advertisements for amino acids and I was wondering what they are and what they actually do. –Khloe Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. In a similar way that it takes many individual bricks to build a wall, it takes many individual amino acids to "build" a...

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What supplements can help me gain weight?

In general, supplements make claims that aren't backed up by independent studies and research. They aren't regulated so they can get away with making a lot of claims. However, there are supplements that can help you gain weight faster. Two of the main ones are protein and creatine. Getting a protein...

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