Despite extensive scientific research and medical support available today, misinformation regarding a perfect gym routine and dietary plans continues to prevail and leads to bizarre scenes. In one such incident, this Indian youngster was spotted consuming dog food as a protein booster while undergoing his workout.
The video shared on X unveiled the sight of this young man allegedly consuming a Pedigree dog treat to earn some immediate boost and ease his way through heavy leg-presses. Having finished a set, this youngster hit the pause and picked up the dog food placed adjacent to the leg-press machine and took a mouthful of it before resuming the exercise.
‘Are These Products Boosting Performance?’
“What’s really happening at the gyms lately? Take
a closer look at the supplements people are using and the results they’re chasing. Are these products boosting performance and health, or just fueling unrealistic expectations?” wrote Dr CZ, who shared the video on X, feeling perplexed and bemused over youngsters choosing supplements to pursue their desired body goals.
What’s really happening at the gyms lately? Take a closer look at the supplements people are using and the results they’re chasing. Are these products boosting performance and health, or just fueling unrealistic expectations? pic.twitter.com/WP5qItdLXF
— Dr. CZ (@AngelMD1103) January 19, 2026
India’s booming gym economy may reflect well on a country that identifies fitness and a healthy lifestyle as key to bodily sustenance. But the trend has also thrown up cases of misinformation and bad practices, as people aim too high and seek body goals they may never achieve amid mixed priorities and compromised diets. Upon failing and feeling frustrated, these youngsters often opt for substitutes and supplements without knowing what, how much and when they should consume them.
‘Chasing Protein From Dog Food’
As the young Indian man chased his protein influx in a dog treat offering by Pedigree, people lambasted him online and insisted that protein from normal veg and non-veg food would generally suffice.
“Stop chasing protein from dog food. Eggs, chicken and whey still work,” commented an individual.
Someone else said, “Please tell me this is fake. I don’t even want to imagine what it tastes like.”
“Dude eating Pedigree on the leg press like it’s a protein hack. Quick facts: 21-25 per cent protein — decent on paper. But this is formulated for dogs, not humans (weird fat/vitamin ratios, lower food safety standards),” said another person.
One of the basic reasons why human beings shouldn’t be eating a dog treat for protein influx is its nutritional inadequacy and presence of certain bacteria. The dog food is formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of the animal. It may also lead to foodborne illnesses in humans.
Disclaimer: News18 couldn’t verify the authenticity of the video.
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