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

In this Reactions video, we find out how much protein is recommended for athletes and what makes muscles grow

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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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