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Analysis v1
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Your body can use fat you already have as fuel to build new muscle.
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Continuation of Growth Hormone (GH) Substitution during Fasting in GH-Deficient Patients Decreases Urea Excretion and Conserves Protein Synthesis<sup>1</sup>
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2001 JulThe study found that when people fast and get extra growth hormone, their bodies burn more fat instead of breaking down muscle — meaning fat helps keep muscles from breaking down, even when not eating.
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