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Protein Powder: Is It Dangerous?

Season 1

Today we are talking about protein powder. We're gunna talk about the science of what's inside them, the dangers of them, are they regulated? and also how to tell if you're being ripped off by the actual protein content. It's a controversial subject and we are here to make it make sense.

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