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Are muscle building supplements safe for teens?

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Certain supplements are safe for teenagers to take that will help them in trying to bulk up. Supplements like protein shakes, weight gainer shakes, and multivitamins are safe and will provide teenagers with the raw materials and nutrients to allow them to push themselves hard in their workouts and add muscle through good nutrition and hard work.  

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