Why Protein Shakes Might Not Be Worth It
Excess protein from supplements can lead to kidney stones and osteoporosis, warns an expert. These products can disrupt metabolism and nutrient balance. While protein is vital for muscle repair, a balanced diet with whole foods is safer than relying solely on supplements.
The gym echoes with grunts. Mirrors reflect straining physiques, the air thick with chalk dust and the metallic tang of sweat. Protein shakers clatter in a symphony of ambition, a testament to the modern athlete's obsession; the siren song of rapid muscle gain.
But beneath the gleaming facade of toned bodies and bulging biceps lies a lurking danger, whispers of health consequences swept under the rug of a billion-dollar supplement industry. Beatriz Aguilar Maldonado, a specialist from Mexico's UNAM Institute of Cellular Physiology, sounds the alarm. These coveted protein powders, she warns, carry the seeds of osteoporosis and kidney stones—a steep price to pay for the allure of superhuman musculature.
