Eat These Foods to "Bulk Up" & Build Muscle | Rhonda Patrick
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September 2nd 2024
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Parent Episode: Q&A #57 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (3/9/24)
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In this video, Rhonda outlines the foods she recommends eating while in a calorie surplus for the purpose of "bulking". She also covers her preferred protein powders.
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