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The boom in ready-to-drink protein shakes and high-protein bars offers convenience, but what happens to gut microbiome diversity when these dominate daily intake? Emerging evidence suggests over-reliance on processed protein sources can reduce microbial richness and lower short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production. While not inherently harmful, replacing diverse plant foods with repetitive protein shakes risks gut imbalance. A sustainable strategy is balance: pairing high-protein convenience items with prebiotic fibers, resistant starch, and fermented foods. Long-term, consumers benefit from variety—where protein fuels muscle, and fibers and SCFAs sustain gut health, mood, and metabolism.

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