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Authored by Steve Watson: If you consume protein, you’re now a right wing MAGA extremist toxic bro, according to Vanity Fair.
Yes, really.
A recent article the
moribund magazine published asks “Why Are Americans So Obsessed With
Protein?” and provides the answer “blame MAGA,” further referring to
“podcast bros” and RFK Jr.’s health push as reasons why protein is
popular.
It couldn’t possibly be to do with the fact that you need protein to survive though could it?
The
article states “For decades, an American protein mania has been
building. This year, it may be hitting its peak,” noting that everywhere
you look there are articles about protein intake and suuplementation.
The
piece goes on to quote an internist at Cambridge Health Alliance and
associate professor at Harvard Medical School who states “I don’t have a
good sense on what’s driving that right now, other than if it’s just
the usual manosphere—or manomania, here in the United States.”
It adds that “One thing he’s noticed: More men than women arrive at his office interested in protein.
Ah, so it’s also a gender thing to be interested in getting enough protein.