U.S.SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?
The Rock's protein-heavy smoothie may not be right for everyone
The recipe Johnson posted on Instagram also lists ten to fifteen grams of creatine, and a dietitian says the protein may be too much for lighter people.
Watch it as it aired: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on this story, from Should You Be Worried? at 10:29 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Fox News's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “The Rock's protein-heavy post-workout smoothie may not be right for everyone”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10:29 AM ET on Should You Be Worried?, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
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What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's 10:30 Eastern, this is Should You Be Worried?, and this morning the question is about your blender: could the smoothie Dwayne Johnson swears by be hiding a secret ingredient?

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorGo on, then. What's in it?

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSeventy grams of protein powder, up to fifteen grams of creatine, a cup of frozen blueberries, thirty-six ounces of water, and one hundred twenty grams of jasmine rice.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRice. In a smoothie. And what does the man himself say in his defense?

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe says, quote, "I really like it, it adds a great texture to the shake."

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA dietitian says the rice is most likely there for carbohydrates.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTexture. That's what they all say.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe dietitian says seventy grams of protein is reasonable for his size but may be high for people who weigh less, and AOL reports the powder is a prototype for a supplement line he hopes to release.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the verdict is eat a sandwich. He has his real meal two to three hours later anyway.
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