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How much protein do you need to build muscle? (video)

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How Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle? (Video)

image: For those striving to build muscle, 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. Reactions has you covered -- find out how much protein is recommended for athletes and what makes muscles grow in our latest video: https://youtu.be/L5-tKciXEG8. view more 

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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2016 -- For those striving to build muscle, 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. Reactions has you covered -- find out how much protein is recommended for athletes and what makes muscles grow in our latest video: https://youtu.be/L5-tKciXEG8.

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