10 Protein Myths Debunked

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Nutritional OutlookNutritional Outlook Vol. 20, No. 9
Volume 20
Issue 9

Protein is a highly popular supplement in both consumer and industry circles. But how much do industry insiders and consumers actually know about protein? And how much of what they think they know is, quite simply, wrong?

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Protein enjoys wide popularity as a nutritional supplement, particularly among fitness enthusiasts. However, its popularity means that it’s easy for false notions about protein to proliferate. There’s no shortage of incorrect beliefs regarding protein and protein supplements, both in consumer and industry circles.

A proper understanding of how protein works is essential. Bad science, over-hyped conjecture, and the advent of the Internet have made it easy for profiteers to spin false narratives about protein, which can be a danger both to the nutritional supplement industry and the end consumer.

What myths perpetuated by these profiteers have invaded the nutritional supplement space? Let’s review the ten most common protein myths that consumers and industry insiders alike encounter.


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