Protein Supplements?
Protein supplements are widely popular in the United States, but they shouldn’t be… protein consumption is already quite high and protein is plentiful in every restaurant and grocery store throughout the nation. Furthermore, it’s expensive per serving and there’s absolutely no health benefits to consuming “excess” protein. In most cases, protein supplements are sold as meal replacements or marketed as necessary for muscle stimulation and/or growth… neither are viable options for purchase, it’s purely marketing hype.
Meal replacement? Eat a healthy colorful salad that provides more nutrition per ounce than any supplement could ever provide, as well as the benefits of healthy weight-loss.
Muscle growth? Follow a quality weight training program and put in the yearly “sweat equity” that’s required to move you toward your physical goals; you already get enough protein, more will not assist in reaching your objectives.
Important to note here: Expensive shampoos and lotions that provide protein in their products are a waste of money as well. You cannot strengthen your hair, nails, or skin through the surface of your body… the improvement starts from the inside by what you consume.
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