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A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that lean pork builds more muscle than high-fat pork after a workout, even if both contain the same amount of protein. More ...

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Creatine is often associated with hitting the gym and building muscle, but the supplement, typically taken in powder or capsule form, has recently been linked to a variety of other uses and benefits.

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