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750 mg of PA Added 2.6% Lean Mass in 8 Weeks—But There's a Catch

BY DR. GYMBRO · Oct 16, 2026

One small study found that trained men taking 750 mg of phosphatidic acid daily gained 2.6% lean mass in eight weeks, while the placebo group gained just 0.1%. Squat strength also rose more with PA, 12.7% versus 9.3%. But the authors' own conventional analysis found no significant differences. Their conclusions rest on a more lenient statistical method applied to just 16 men. Here is the dose, the results, and why this pilot study is a promising signal rather than proof.