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Three studies suggested no effect of phosphatidic acid on lean body mass.
The lack of effect on lean body mass suggests PA may not be a viable supplement for muscle gain.
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From these, three studies suggested no effect of PA on lean body mass.
Why this rating
Based on systematic review of studies.
Source
The effects of phosphatidic acid on performance and body composition - a scoping review
Filipe J. Teixeira et al. · Journal of Sports Sciences · 2021
DOI 10.1080/02640414.2021.1994769
review · n=6Cited 3×
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