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proteinmaxxing
Coverage of proteinmaxxing in the Nexus archive.
- The dangerous side of ‘maxxing’ your health, according to experts
The 'maxxing' trend in health advice, rooted in gaming terminology and popularized by incel groups, encourages extreme optimization of specific health aspects like sleep, diet, and fertility. Experts warn that abrupt, intense changes (e.g., excessive protein or fiber intake) can be harmful, emphasizing gradual, balanced approaches instead.