Eating more protein while losing weight helps you lose fat instead of muscle and improves your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

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The significance of protein in food intake and body weight regulation

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2003 Nov

This study says eating more protein helps you lose weight and keep it off by making you feel fuller longer and helping your body burn more calories, while also keeping your muscle mass intact—which is exactly what the claim says.

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The significance of protein in food intake and body weight regulation

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DOI: 10.1097/00075197-200311000-00005

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