John is 35 and interested in gaining muscle mass and decides to check out the nutritional supplements at the local health food store. The clerk approaches him wearing a white lab coat; this immediately impresses John, who now thinks that the clerk is well informed. John explains that his goal is to gain the maximum muscle mass in the shortest time. The clerk is eager to assist John and says, "Let
me show you the products that will benefit you most." Let's see if the clerk really knows what ergogenic aids are all about by answering these questions.Which compound is an altered form of the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid and is falsely promoted to support lean muscle retention, weight loss, and increased exercise recovery?
a. HMB
b. CLA
c. DHEA
d. glutamine
e. creatine
b
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