Gavin Whedon
Associate professor researching the sociology of health, food, and the body; co-author of Protein, The Making of a Nutritional Superstar, discussing the cultural and historical rise of protein.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 28min
The Protein Myth: Why Our Favorite Nutrient Is Overhyped
Shilpa Ravella, a transplant gastroenterologist and Columbia assistant professor, discusses hidden inflammation, the microbiome, and how meals shape immune responses. Gavin Whedon, a sociologist of health and food, traces how protein rose from marketing and cultural forces. They unpack protein’s hype, its history, and why inflammation and microbes might matter more for health.
