Healthywomen iconHealthywomenSep 15, 2026 ~1 min source read

4 TikTok Health Trends: Heart or Hype?

We're back with another round of "Heart or Hype" where we look at some of the viral health trends popping up in your feed. The dietary recommendations for protein were recently increased, giving a nod to the trend.

4 TikTok Health Trends: Heart or Hype?

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We're back with another round of "Heart or Hype" where we look at some of the viral health trends popping up in your feed.

To get to the bottom of what's true and what's bananas, we went to the experts.

It's always a good idea to talk to your clinician before trying anything you see on social media.

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We're back with another round of "Heart or Hype" where we look at some of the viral health trends popping up in your feed. To get to the bottom of what's true and what's bananas, we went to the experts. It's always a good idea to talk to your clinician before trying anything you see on social media.

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  • The dietary recommendations for protein were recently increased, giving a nod to the trend.
  • It's the practice of consuming a high amount of protein for health benefits like weight loss and building muscle.

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The problem with proteinmaxxing lies with the type of protein itself.

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Here's everything you need to know about these health trends. ​Proteinmaxxing It seems like everything is taken to the "max" these days.

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