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    Is 'Liver Guard' suitable for protecting against

    I found a supplement called 'Liver Guard' with several herbs that protect against liver damage. Although I don't drink alcohol or take steriods, I am wondering whether it would benefit steriod users as steriods can tax the liver quite heavily. Comments?
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    Can protein eating patterns be manipulated to put

    People on a high protein diet put extra stress on the kidneys. I was wondering whether eating protein in small amounts frequently will place less strain on the kidneys than eating a large amount in one meal. Also, is eating some of my protein in the middle of the night a good or a bad idea? Do...
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    How long can you workout for and experience good

    I workout for around 2 hours with weights every second day. Is this too long? Should I split the workout into an hour each day? Many people say if you workout for more than 45min to an hour, cortisol release can start to inhibit gains. Is this true?
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    Neck flexion exercises and scalene hypertrophy

    I think I have thoracic outlet syndrome because the symptoms in my hands improve when I stretch my scalene muscles. I'm wondering if it would be ok to train my neck muscles with neck flexion exercises. Would neck flexion exercises cause scalene hypertrophy, which could in turn make my thoracic...
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    Can training with limited range of motion build

    My tendons can't handle heavy weights. I thought shortening the range of motion in my exercises could enable me to lift heavier weights without getting injured. So I have been lifting heavier weights with a short range of motion on each exercise for a while now. I don't know if it's going to...
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    Does testosterone levels influence optimum protein

    I read that pro bodybuilders could benefit from higher protein intakes (1.5-2g protein/pound bodyweight) because testosterone increases protein synthesis. If true, does this mean that a person with low testosterone levels e.g. an old man, doesn't need as much protein to grow?
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    I want to eat 14 egg whites a day.  What are the

    Bryan, are you absolutely sure on what you said about adults not being able to develop an egg allergy? Can anyone else confirm this?
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    What is the minimum amount of protein I need to

    Can a person grow on 1g protein per kg body weight?
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    I want to eat 14 egg whites a day.  What are the

    I want to eat 14 egg whites a day. What are the chances of me developing an allergy? I am currently allergic to gluten, mites and grass seeds. I suppose this makes me more likely to develop future allergies.
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    What is the minimum amount of protein I need to

    What is the minimum amount of protein I need to grow?
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    How much protein do you need to take to stay

    I have read that you need at least 0.8g protein per pound of fat free mass in order to grow at your fastest. I have also read that you need protein to prevent injuries from occuring. I would like to know how much protein do you need to take to stay injury free?
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    How much protein do you need to take to stay

    I have read that you need at least 0.8g protein per pound of fat free mass in order to grow at your fastest. I have also read that you need protein to prevent injuries from occuring. I would like to know how much protein do you need to take to stay injury free?
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    Is it ok to drink soy milk?

    Is it ok to drink soy milk? Is the estrogenic effect of soy milk significant?
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    Is this gyno or just fat?

    Lately my chest has began sticking out a bit below the nipples. I have gained some fat, but have also been taking soy protein isolate and olanzapine (for schizophrenic symptoms) (both of which have some estrogenic effects). No steriods. I don't know whether the area sticking out below the...
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    What is the minimum effective RM for muscle

    I lift light weights because of my bad joints, in the range of 15-20RM, but I also want to gain muscle, even if at a slow rate. What is the minimum effective RM (rep max) for muscle growth to occur?
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