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
Evidence from Studies
Supporting Evidence (2)
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.
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.