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Protein Power: Masculinity, MAGA, and Health Debate Unleashed

5/10/2025

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A Vanity Fair article draws a provocative connection between high-protein diets and the MAGA movement, suggesting that rising male interest in protein reflects deep-seated ideals of masculinity. Experts warn this trend could spur steroid use, while critics counter that the emphasis on protein is universal, highlighting its health benefits for everyone, including women.

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A Vanity Fair article draws a provocative connection between high-protein diets and the MAGA movement, suggesting that rising male interest in protein reflects deep-seated ideals of masculinity. Experts warn this trend could spur steroid use, while critics counter that the emphasis on protein is universal, highlighting its health benefits for everyone, including women.