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Muscle vs Fat: What Really Matters for Your Health?

Muscle vs Fat: What Really Matters for Your Health?
By: Jake Mahal Published on: 26/07/2025

Is building muscle more important than losing fat? Here’s what the latest science says about muscle mass, fat-to-muscle ratio, and why strength—not scale weight—may be the real game-changer for your health.

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