India, Sept. 24 -- Protein has become one of the biggest buzzwords in the fitness world, with everyone from gym-goers to wellness influencers urging you to increase your intake and invest in protein powders and shakes. But do you really need a protein shake to meet your daily requirements, or has proteinmaxxing become another overhyped fitness trend?

Dr Alok Chopra, founder-director and consultant cardiologist at Aashlok Hospital with over 40 years of experience, is breaking down whether protein supplements or shakes are essential for everyone to meet their daily protein requirements.

In an Instagram video shared on September 23, the cardiologist emphasises, "Protein is important. But please do not start taking a protein shake simply be...