High Uric Acid Levels: Elevated uric acid is also associated with gout and cardiovascular disease
Courtesy Dr Bob Goode, Tufts University
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Both offer 30g of protein, but the former delivers it with significantly fewer calories, making it a more efficient choice for weight management and satiety within a calorie deficit