Eating more protein every day for weeks or months makes your body burn more calories even when you’re resting, which might help prevent slow weight gain over time.
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Effects of Varying Protein Amounts and Types on Diet-Induced Thermogenesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This study found that eating more protein over time makes your body burn more calories every day—even if you don’t lose weight—exactly what the claim says.
Effects of Varying Protein Amounts and Types on Diet-Induced Thermogenesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This study found that eating more protein over a long time makes your body burn more calories at rest and throughout the day — just like the claim says. The numbers match exactly, so it supports the idea that high-protein diets boost metabolism.
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