What's the deal with protein?

About this episode

Emily and Perry discuss the current trends in protein consumption and its implications for health.

This week, Emily and Perry explore the vast array of protein vehicles that's taken over our influencer culture and supermarket aisles. How much protein are we told we need, and what's the over/under on how much we  really need? What does protein do for our bodies anyway? And given the protein bars and protein water and protein Pop Tarts available (protein is having a moment, you guys), is it possible to have too much? Plus: GLP-1s all over the news cycle, the rising use of gas station kratom, and, ladies and gentlemen, the American Contact Dermatitis Society presents our 2026 Allergen of the Year. Submit a question for our weekly mailbag at wellnessactually.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily Oster, Perry Wilson

Topics covered

• protein
• nutrition
• health
• diet
• influencer culture
• allergens

Keywords

• protein
• nutrition
• health
• diet
• influencer culture
• GLP-1s
• kratom
• allergens

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Contact Dermatitis Society

Products: protein bars, protein water, protein Pop Tarts, GLP-1s, gas station kratom

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