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A broken arm doesn’t have to be a withered arm. Creatine can stop your muscles from shrinking even while you’re wearing a cast, according to researchers from St. Francis Xavier University. “Creatine appears to help muscle-building hormones, even if you’re not active,” says Darren Candow, Ph.D. Consume 5 grams a day to help save your size while your injury is healing.

 

 

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