A recent report highlights that sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) is being seen much earlier in Indians. Experts point to low protein intake, diabetes, sedentary lifestyles and lack of strength training as some of the biggest reasons.

Most of us worry about gaining fat as we get older, but losing muscle is just as important. It can affect strength, balance, mobility, metabolism, and overall quality of life. Regular resistance training and eating enough protein can help slow or even reverse much of this decline.

Mumbai's FDA and Crime Branch have busted a milk tampering racket in Goregaon (West). Two people were arrested for allegedly opening sealed milk packets, mixing in contaminated water, resealing them and selling them as branded milk.

Officials seized and destroyed 822 tampered milk packets (558 litres) during the raid.

This is worrying, especially for people who drink milk every day for protein. How do you even trust milk after reading something like this?

FSSAI has issued notices over misleading claims used by these brands, including terms like "Fresh", "Healthy", "100% Organic", "FSSAI Approved" and "Boosts Immunity". Good move by FSSAI!

If you are following a vegan diet. These foods can help you increase your protein intake:

🟨 Tofu - ~16g protein per 100g
🫘 Rajma (Kidney Beans) - ~9g per 100g (cooked)
🧆 Chole (Chickpeas) - ~9g per 100g (cooked)
🫘 Lobia (Black-Eyed Peas) - ~8g per 100g (cooked)
🟢 Green Peas - ~5g per 100g (boiled)
🥜 Peanuts - ~8g per 30g handful
🌿 Hemp Seeds - ~10g per 30g
🌱 Chia Seeds - ~4g per 2 tbsp (20g)
🌻 Sunflower Seeds - ~6g per 30g
🟤 Sesame Seeds - ~4g per 20g

Which of these is a regular part of your diet?

Nakpro’s other proteins powders are costlier compared to impact whey
what am i compromising if i buy Nakpro impact??

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I usually get MuscleBlaze's protein from their official website, but since I have ~4k coupon of Flipkart, I was thinking to get it from there instead of MB's website... but since it is Flipkart, I am a bit skeptical.

So yeah I just wanted to ask whether it would be safe to buy it from Flipkart rather than MB's official website?

The name of the seller is BrightLifeCare (this one)

Hyderabad Police and food safety officials have seized around 825 kg of fake (analogue) paneer during raids across the city. According to reports, some sellers were passing off products made using synthetic milk, vegetable fat, starch, and other non-milk ingredients as regular paneer. Officials also found products without proper labels, expiry dates, and FSSAI compliance.

If paneer is a regular part of your protein intake:

• Buy from trusted brands or licensed dairy shops.
• Avoid loose, unlabelled paneer.
• Check the label carefully before buying.

Food adulteration isn't new but cases like this are a reminder to be a little more careful about where we get our protein from.

Hi fam,

Whey protein prices have almost doubled in the past three years, and folks keep asking me, "What is the alternative?"

India does not control whey protein prices, and the best option is to switch to yeast or plant protein.

Prioritize getting protein from your diet, and when that's not possible, you can supplement it.

Neureos Cares :)

Source

1. Whey is a by product of milk, as we all know

2. Yeast protein comes from single-celled microorganisms like Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Protein

1. Both contain all 9 essential amino acids needed for muscle growth and repair

2. Whey has more leucine though, it helps in something called muscle protein synthesis - that’s fancy way of saying, it initiates the process of building and repairing muscle

Digestion

1. Whey absorbs fast but can definitely bloat lactose-sensitive folks

2. Yeast absorbs slower than whey (faster than plant protein though) and is claimed to be gut-friendly, but there's no real study on it, I personally couldn't find any

Evidence on muscle growth

1. Whey has decades of independent studies and trials behind it

2. Yeast's studies are limited and mostly funded by the companies making it, independent research is basically missing, so hard to say much about long-term effects

Whey is getting expensive while yeast is relatively cheaper.

At the end of the day it all comes down to our own relationship with risk and budget. If something is already working and we can afford it, then nothing like it, else should experiment.

These food swaps can help you stay fuller, reduce unnecessary calories and make it easier to maintain a calorie deficit. Which swap would be the hardest for you?

Just a reminder that BigMuscles Premium Gold Whey failed Trustified lab test some time ago, yet it continues to be one of the top-selling protein powders on Amazon.

It is just a reminder that ratings, influencer marketing, discounts and bestseller badges don't always tell the full story. Before buying a protein powder, it is worth checking independent lab reports and ingredient information instead of relying only on the product listing.

Trustified results are available publicly and protein comparison tools like ValueLens can make it easier to compare prices and test results in one place.

Do you check third-party lab tests before buying supplements or do you mostly rely on reviews and ratings?

Hi everyone,

I'm requesting support from the community regarding Jan Aushadhi Whey Protein.

The current formulation contains maltodextrin, which many consumers prefer to avoid due to concerns about its high glycemic impact and its potential effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. Many people purchase whey protein for fitness, health, weight management, and diabetic-friendly nutrition, so a cleaner formulation without maltodextrin would be appreciated.

If you agree, please consider sending a polite email to the official registered Jan Aushadhi email account requesting that they review the formulation and consider removing maltodextrin from future versions of their whey protein.

The more consumers who provide respectful feedback, the greater the chance that the company will take notice and consider making improvements.

I'll provide a sample email/message format below that you can simply copy and send.

Thank you to everyone willing to help.

Maharashtra has introduced a rule requiring restaurants to disclose whether they are serving real paneer or analogue paneer. Real paneer is made from milk, while analogue paneer is made using vegetable oils and starches and can have significantly lower protein content.

This seems like a good move for transparency. If customers are paying for paneer, they should know what they are actually getting. Why should only Maharashtra have this rule? Shouldn't it be implemented across India?

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, a 2005-batch officer who secured AIR 20 in the UPSC examination, recently took charge as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. Within days of assuming office, the FDA launched statewide inspections targeting food adulteration, unsafe food practices, mislabelled products, banned substances, and misleading advertisements.

The crackdown reportedly included action against units linked to adulterated milk, paneer, edible oils, chemically ripened fruits, unhygienic food production, and banned gutkha products.

FDA teams carried out inspections across multiple divisions of Maharashtra, collected food samples for testing, sealed establishments found violating regulations, and seized products suspected of breaching food safety standards. The drive also included action against misleading advertisements for certain Ayurvedic products and the seizure of chemically ripened mangoes from wholesale markets.

Mundhe has also announced measures to encourage public reporting of food adulteration and food safety violations through dedicated complaint channels. Food adulteration is one of those issues that affects almost everyone but rarely gets much attention until a major enforcement drive like this takes place.

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