Since my last post about protein side effects blew up, here’s the #1 question I’m getting in my DMs... 😳 My inbox is FLOODED with the same question: “Ciara, if protein is causing all these problems, what the hell am I supposed to do?” I’m Ciara, almost 49, functional nutritionist with 20+ years experience working with thousands of women in perimenopause myself. Follow for no-BS advice from someone who gets it. Here’s what I keep telling everyone: You DON’T need to eat less protein. You need to fix WHY your body can’t process it properly. After 40, your stomach acid can drop by up to 50%. Your digestive enzymes decline. That protein everyone says you need? Your gut literally can’t break it down anymore. The result: 🚨 Undigested protein ferments in your gut 🚨 Creates bloating and inflammation 🚨 Feeds harmful bacteria 🚨 Makes weight loss feel impossible 🚨 Leaves you frustrated despite “doing everything right” But here’s what’s possible when you fix the root cause: My client...