(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, your morning cup of coffee is getting a protein boost. It’s the latest trend called high-protein coffee or “proffee”. But is it really good for you?

I’ve been getting asked about “proffee” by many of my patients. Protein coffee is exactly what it sounds like - coffee with protein added in. You can mix it with powders, shakes, or buy it ready-to-drink in cans or bottles. Many have 15 to 30 grams of protein and about the same caffeine as one or two regular coffees.

People like it because it gives you that morning caffeine boost and protein at the same time. Protein slows how quickly food moves through your stomach, and even slows the caffeine hit. That means you get a more stable release of caffeine instead of a spike and crash. So you stay more alert and

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