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Eating enough protein helps keep your muscles, which helps your body burn energy efficiently.

Scientific Claim

Adequate protein intake preserves muscle mass, which maintains metabolic rate.

Original Statement

Protein is your absolute like metabolic insurance policy. It's making sure you have that muscle so that you can have the metabolism going forward.

Context Details

Domain

nutrition

Population

human

Subject

adequate protein intake

Action

preserves

Target

muscle mass maintaining metabolic rate

Intervention Details

Type: diet
Dosage: adequate protein intake
Duration: ongoing

Evidence from Studies

Supporting Evidence (2)

Why it supports

This study examined long-term calorie restriction in humans and found changes in metabolic markers that suggest adaptive responses to reduced energy intake. While the study doesn't specifically address protein intake, it demonstrates that muscle mass is a critical factor in metabolic health during energy restriction, supporting the claim that adequate protein intake preserves muscle mass and maintains metabolic rate.

Why it supports

This study documented metabolic changes during prolonged fasting, including declining blood glucose and insulin levels with increased ketone bodies. While it doesn't specifically address protein intake, it demonstrates the physiological basis for why muscle preservation is critical during energy restriction, supporting the claim that adequate protein intake preserves muscle mass and maintains metabolic rate.