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Brian Chin
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Brian Chin asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 5 years ago

Do muscle cells permanently die if you do zero physical work and eat very little protein and calories?

Will your full muscle potential be permanently lower?

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  • Slickterp
    Lv 7
    5 years ago
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    They atrophy and get smaller, and they can be built back up.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    In the short term, yes.

    But theres a concept known as Muscle Memory. What size has been reached would be easier to reach again.

    But you dont want ti starve yourself too much.

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