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How Protein Took Over the World

Original: How Protein Took over the World https://www.ft.com/content/e26574cf-94cc-40d9-921e-5c7417fc5dbd # HackerNews # Tech # Nu

The Financial Times has published a feature examining how protein became a dominant selling point in the modern food industry, from protein-fortified snacks and drinks to widespread marketing of high-protein diets. The piece traces how the nutrient moved from gym culture into mainstream grocery aisles, with readers debating whether protein obsession reflects genuine health needs or clever food-industry branding.

Why now: Protein-fortified products are flooding supermarkets and consumers are questioning whether the trend is driven by health science or marketing.

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