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Game changers was definitely guilty of a significant amount of editorializing/having and agenda, but I think it’s a bit unfair to claim that protein supplementa
by wbsss4412 5y ago
Game changers was definitely guilty of a significant amount of editorializing/having and agenda, but I think it’s a bit unfair to claim that protein supplementation in strength sports is a sign of deficiency. Such supplementation is extremely common in strength sports, regardless of whether or not each individual utilizes supplements to that degree. It’s a fallacy to just follow the equation “natural = better” when we know that many of those competitors are likely using anabolic steroids. There’s really very little that is natural or “normal” about competing as a strong man.
- ricardobeat 5y agoThe parent comment made a very clear point about a sportsman not following a vegan diet needing much less supplements, and relying on natural protein in their diet. Steroid use seem pretty much unrelated.
- wbsss4412 5y agoMy point was that there are plenty of non vegans that utilize significant amounts supplementary protein, the use of which is not a sign of an inferior dietary pattern, and there’s no evidence that protein supplements are inferior to natural sources for sports performance. Further, the best athletes rely on unnatural supplements, ie steroids. The whole discussion around natural vs unnatural is no more than an alluring narrative, not a factual point.