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Do you actually need more protein? What the science says

Do you actually need more protein? What the science says

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Are we really falling short on protein—or is the high-protein craze overblown?

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Protein is having a major moment, showing up in everything from
snack foods to coffee drinks—but do we actually need more of it? In
this episode of Science Quickly, Rachel Feltman speaks with science
journalist Bethany Brookshire about what has happened with the rise
of the protein craze, how much protein people really need and why
most of us are already getting plenty. They explore where the trend
came from, what the science says about daily intake and how there
are potential downsides to focusing too heavily on protein at the
expense of overall diet and sustainability. Recommended Reading:
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