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When Did Protein Powder Become a Thing?

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While modern-day protein powder feels like a recent invention, the concept of whey protein can be traced back to ancient Greece, where Hippocrates prescribed it as a healing tonic. The modern commercial version, however, with which many fitness enthusiasts are familiar, only started to emerge much later, particularly in the mid-20th century.