It can speed up muscle growth, fat loss, and recovery, but it bypasses the bodys natural endocrine regulation, which may increase the risk of side effects like insulin resistance, fluid retention, and joint pain
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This could involve medical expert testimony or scientific studies supporting the connection between the drug and the reported side effects