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Fat Burners
First up on this list of the worst supplements for muscle growth are fat burners.
Contrary to their name, “fat burners” don’t deliver the results you might expect.
Studies don’t even back up the claims made by companies selling these fat burners, Najjar says.
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“If you consume more calories than you burn, you gain weight.
If you consume fewer calories than you expend, you lose weight,” Neiman explains.
BCAAs
The next supplements that Neiman and Najjar both call out are BCAAs.
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They claim to help with muscular development and aid in the repair process of tissue damage.
But as Najjar stresses, “not all protein is created equal.
Digestibility and absorption rate must be considered when deciding what protein source to consume.
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Just one cup of grilled chicken has more protein than manyprotein powders.
Plus, it’s easy to digest and absorb.
“What matters is the bioavailability of what you’re taking,” Neiman tells us.
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“Be wary of any ‘magic’ pill that makes outlandish claims.”
Typically, the best supplement is adequate rest, nutrition, and hydration.
Neiman points out, “There is absolutely a correlation betweentestosterone levelsand muscular composition.
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