Why Protein Matters for South Asians

I learned this lesson the hard way.

Brought to you by Cellspan Health, a practice specializing in healthspan and longevity protocols.

For many years, I always thought protein shakes were just for young gym-goers. Growing up in a South Asian household, dal (lentils) and roti were staples, and nobody really worried about getting “enough protein.” In my early 20-30s, I was skeptical that I ne…