Show Notes
We start with the news that the UK health and fitness sector has achieved record growth, with reports showing a record 12.2 million people over the age of 16 are now members of a health and fitness club in the UK.
Then we turn to gains. The explosive “protein-maxxing” consumer trend and massive demand from GLP-1 weight-loss users has caused a severe global whey protein shortage.
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