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Protein Exposed: What You Should Know

Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell
Published in
8 min readMay 4, 2024

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PROTEIN IS A VITAL MACRONUTRIENT THAT is central to building, maintaining, and repairing our body’s tissues.

As I prepare for the Emerald Cup, the Master’s Over-60 Physique competition in Seattle, my journey has led me to ponder the importance of protein in our diets.

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Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com