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  • Male
  • 18 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm 18 and I've been thinking about using ashwagandha and gokshura for bodybuilding. Are these safe for someone my age, and could there be any side effects I should be worried about?

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Before it is advised to the patient.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Orthopedics-Sports Medicine

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