Has the protein obsession gone too far?

蛋白质的狂热是否已过犹不及?

Round Table China

2025-08-15

18 分钟
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The fitness and supplement industries relentlessly push protein, with shakes, bars, and diets promising peak performance. But does this focus align with actual health needs? While protein supports muscle repair and growth, overconsumption may burden the kidneys, crowd out essential nutrients, and lead to unwanted weight gain. We separate fact from marketing fiction to help you determine your ideal protein intake. / Hospital merchandise selling like hot cakes (12:17)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Fei Fei
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  • Coming up, for fitness fanatics, protein has long been hailed as the ultimate fuel.

  • And could too much of it backfire?

  • Putting strain on our bodies, packing in excess...

  • calories or even throwing off the balance of the rest of your diet we dig into the science the hype and how to find the right balance for your body and in hospital gift shops in america or uk or europe you'll find cards flowers or fuzzy socks in china it's a whole different story think plush toys shaped like brains and kidneys herbal breads and tote bags themed around recovery.

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  • And why are young people lining up to buy it?

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  • Protein is everywhere these days.

  • Shakes, bars, even snacks boasting high protein like it's the magic bullet for health.

  • And sure, protein is essential for muscle, energy, and recovery.

  • But here's the question.