A look at protein- and fiber-maxxing—and why ‘maxxing’ trends may miss the mark entirely

Source: MDLinkx

It’s safe to say protein is still having its moment. It’s dominated endless conversations in the health and wellness space for years, leading to products such as protein water (yes, supermarkets now sell water with "added protein") and protein Pop-Tarts, often peddled by wellness influencers (the Kardashians even have a protein popcorn brand). [1]

The goal, according to many, isn’t just to get enoughprotein; it’s to max out your protein intake. This may be especially true in the age of GLP-1 drugs, given that protein can help protect against muscle loss. [2] But more protein isn’t always the answer.