Between fashion effect and real need, Dr. Laurence Plumey, nutritionist doctor and founder of napotherapy, helps us to see more clearly. Yes, proteins are essential. Yes, yogurt already contains it naturally. But then, what good are the “boosted” versions?
What a hyperprotein yogurt really contains
Classic yogurt, made from milk, contains between 6 and 7 grams of protein per pot. The hyperprotein versions go up to 12 grams. “”We therefore earn about 5 grams per portion“explains Dr. Plumey. A little extra, certainly, but who remains”modest“According to her.
On average, an adult consumes two yogurts a day. Which, even in their enriched version, does not explode the protein meters. “”It is not excessive supplementation“reassures the specialist.
Are these yogurts really useful for health?
It all depends on the consumer profile. The recommended daily intake is 60 to 80 grams of protein for a woman, and 80 to 100 grams for a man, according to Dr. Plumey. This includes all sources: meats, eggs, fish, dairy products and vegetable proteins.
But some people may have difficulty achieving these objectives:
- An elderly person whose appetite decreases over time;
- A patient in recovery or the diet;
- A vegetarian person who does not consume enough animal proteins.
In these cases, enriched yogurts can play a support role. “”They can supplement insufficient contributions“, Specifies Dr. Plumey. And they have another asset: their full effect, useful in particular in a weight loss approach, provided they choose natural.
What to know about the risks
The idea that an excess of protein could damage the kidneys is not unfounded. “”The limit is around 200 grams of protein per day in humans“, Recalls the doctor. A threshold rarely reached only via yogurts, but cumulative with other products rich in protein can be problematic.
The main trap of these products does not reside in their protein content … but in hidden sugars. To seduce the consumer, many versions are flavored, sweet, even fruity. “”We think we are making a health choice, but in the end we weigh down our day in sugars“, She warned.
In summary, hyperprotein yogurts are neither miraculous nor dangerous … provided you consume them wisely, in a balanced food context, and read the labels well. Because what makes the difference is not the promise on the packaging, but what is really in it.