Front Page Fitness Ep 27 - Dangerous Amounts of Lead in Protein Powders?
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Oct 22, 2025 Dive into a discussion on the surprising effects of 'man-opause' and how stories about it often miss the mark. Explore the rising trend of protein-fortified snacks and the questionable health benefits they offer. The hosts tackle alarming findings about lead in protein powders and the implications for consumers. They even ponder if lead exposure could be linked to serial killer behavior! Plus, hear entertaining listener tales about peeing during endurance events. It's a wild ride through fitness news and quirky insights!
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Published Magazine Experience
- Lauren Colenso-Semple described being published in Women's Health and joked about seeing it at a newsstand and nail salon.
- She framed her article as debunking myths about women's fitness and advocating better advice.
Man-Opause Framing Is Overblown
- The New York Post ran a sensational piece about men experiencing "man-opause" after low testosterone.
- Eric Trexler and Lauren argued this framing exaggerates normal age-related hormone changes and oversells testosterone therapy.
Inspect 'High-Protein' Snacks Carefully
- Check labels: many "high-protein" snacks add few grams of protein for lots of calories and cost.
- Avoid surprises by scanning ingredient lists and sugar-alcohol content before trying new products.
