Why did Rocky Balboa eat raw eggs? The nutritional myth vs. reality
                                
                                
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                                In the iconic 1976 movie *Rocky*, Sylvester Stallone's character famously drinks a glass of raw eggs, a practice once believed by some athletes to be a potent source of quick protein. The scene, a powerful depiction of a gritty, determined underdog, raises an enduring question: **Why did Rocky Balboa eat raw eggs?** Was this an effective training method, or a risky relic of outdated nutritional beliefs?