Unpacking the Scientific Debate: **What is A1 protein and why is it controversial?**
                                
                                
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                                Over centuries, a genetic mutation in some dairy cows led to a new protein variant known as A1 beta-casein. This mutation sparked a long-running nutritional debate about **what is A1 protein and why is it controversial**.