Marcus (@mendaciumpugnator.bsky.social)

This "more protein" fad is getting entirely out of hand. Consuming too much protein is incredibly unhealthy. If you do it for a long time you will ruin your kidneys. The "fun" thing about kidney damage is you don't notice it until it has become irreversible. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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The perplexing rise of protein shakes: how a ‘meaty sludge’ became a billion-dollar industry In 1865, the first ever protein-based product consisted of ‘melted-down beef hides and carcasses’. Now, there are countless shakes on the market – including one by a Michelin-starred chef. Why is ever... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/11/the-perplexing-rise-of-protein-shakes-how-a-meaty-sludge-became-a-billion-dollar-industry