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Protein: Whole Foods vs. the "Added Protein" Trend
In a world obsessed with protein, how do we separate real nutrition from clever marketing? Driven by the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a growing focus on healthy aging, protein has officially taken center stage. But as grocery store shelves fill up with "high-protein" cookies, chips, and waters, Dr. Tracy Larson, MD, joins us to break down a crucial question: Are foods with added protein actually as healthy as whole-food sources?In this episode, we dive deep into protein biology and the essential amino acids our bodies need for muscle recovery and cellular repair. We expose the…
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