When people eat more protein and fewer carbs, their bodies hold onto more protein instead of breaking it down and losing it, which means they’re building or maintaining muscle better.

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Postprandial Thermogenesis Is Increased 100% on a High-Protein, Low-Fat Diet versus a High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet in Healthy, Young Women

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2002 Feb

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Postprandial Thermogenesis Is Increased 100% on a High-Protein, Low-Fat Diet versus a High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet in Healthy, Young Women

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DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2002.10719194

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