The Protein Obsession is Going Horribly Wrong
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Timestamps:
00:00 The Argument for Higher Protein Intake
02:27 Protein Intake for Older Adults
04:13 Protein Intake for Weight Loss
04:50 High Protein Intake and Kidney Health
06:48 High Protein Intake and Cancer Growth
08:40 Balancing Protein Intake
10:54 The Big Food Industry Hijacking
13:00 The Issue with Ultra-Processed Foods
15:04 Shifting Dietary Patterns Towards Whole Foods
16:53 Conclusion
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Dr Brad Stanfield · 17 min · Source published: 2025-09-18
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