We have become a protein obsessed nation! Have you ever wondered why? We are told we are deficient in protein! But does this apply to everyone? Is the entire adult population protein deficient? What is the basis of the claim ? How do we calculate deficiency? If you are recommended some X grams / kg of body weight to meet your protein requirement, you are misguided. These recommendations are based on population studies which considers you as an average healthy individual & metabolising food/protein in the same way others metabolise? These are wrong claims as our biology is as unique as our fingerprint. We need protein for various cellular processes, brain functioning, energy & more but how much each individual needs & which ones is & should be driven by his/her unique biochemical profile. There are multiple factors at play when it comes to protein consumption & absorption which includes digestive enzymes. Your microbes could tell you if you are digesting protein efficiently via activating certain pathways such as Protein Fermentation & digestive efficiency. If you are not digestive protein efficiently or eating excess protein, it may land up in your large intestine where certain microbes- Proteobacteria interact with amino acid & produce harmful metabolites such as Ammonia, methane, H2S,p-Cresol, Putrescine, PAG, TMAO & more which could range of chronic health conditions including autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular diseases & more. Research has found that excess production of p-cresol could suppress GLP-1 production which is said to cause obesity even typ3 2 diabetes. Even when it comes to type 2 diabetes, do not fall for a high protein diet as a solution for type 2 diabetes.Understand your unique biology- Certain polyphenols such as walnuts, Pomegranate, Strawberry & more when converted by your microbiome into Urolithin A improve your hypoglycemic response & pancreatic B Cell function. Do not fall for these generic recommendations, your biology is unique, you deserve nutrition choices aligned with your biochemical individuality. Our today’s talk deep dives into role of protein in detail