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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I believe all the following are true:
1) Most people in the US get enough protein.
2) Most people don't exercise enough.
3) As you get older, you don't metabolize protein as well.
4) If you exercise regularly, you need more protein.
5) You can get enough protein without protein powder.
6) Drinking protein shakes makes it easier to consume protein.
7) If only a small portion of your total diet comes from supplements like protein shakes, it doesn't really matter whether there are some "bad" ingredients.

In summary, if you are exercising relatively intensely, a little bit of protein powder can be a somewhat helpful addition (not substitute) to your regular diet. But avoiding it or consuming it is not going to radically affect your health.[/quote]

This is pretty much where I land. I focus on eating a balanced and clean diet and getting really good exercise but I absolutely will supplement with a protein shake or similar after a tough workout to help with recovery or just to give me a boost. I can't imagine it hurts and it does seem to help. The rest of my diet is heavy on whole foods and direct protein sources but I don't always feel like having a protein-heavy meal after a workout.[/quote]

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