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Can Whey Protein Be Taken For Muscle Building?

hi sir, I am a 24 year old boy.. weight - 63kg , height - 5.6.. just joined gym for muscle building . I find myself energy less after 20 minutes of my workout. my friends have suggested to take whey protein supplement . should I take it.. any side- effects.. which whey protein is safer to consume ??? please suggest..
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Thank you for using HCM. Whey protein is commonly used as a supplement by bodybuilders. It is usually well tolerated. Some individuals might suffer adverse effects which is mainly gastrointestinal disturbances. Caution is advised as its usually tendency to consume other supplements like creatine and muscle mass enhancing anabolic steroids which can have deleterious effects on health.
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Can Whey Protein Be Taken For Muscle Building?

Thank you for using HCM. Whey protein is commonly used as a supplement by bodybuilders. It is usually well tolerated. Some individuals might suffer adverse effects which is mainly gastrointestinal disturbances. Caution is advised as its usually tendency to consume other supplements like creatine and muscle mass enhancing anabolic steroids which can have deleterious effects on health.