Americans are obsessed with protein. How much do you actually need?
Protein is essential, but the widespread obsession with consuming more—through powders, fortified snacks, and protein-laden cocktails—is driven far more by marketing, industry surplus, and cultural trends than by actual nutritional need. Authors Samantha King and Gavin Whedon argue that p
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