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Protein Supplement Myth:

The more protein and protein supplements you eat, the more muscle you will gain

This is FALSE

• There is no evidence that excess protein will lead to more or stronger muscles. In fact, excess protein is stored by the body as fat as are all excess calories.
• Resistance training provides the stimulus for building muscle, the protein just provides the resources. A well balanced diet of adequate proportions should be able to provide the protein needs of any athletes.
  

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