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What is Meant by the Protein Sparing Effect?

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Over 20-30% of total weight loss during dieting in overweight individuals is often muscle mass. The protein sparing effect is the physiological process where the body primarily uses non-protein sources like carbohydrates and fats for energy, thereby preserving valuable dietary and structural protein for its essential roles.

Why the Myth of Carnivores Eating Sticks of Butter Persists

5 min read
Despite the intriguing question, wild carnivores do not seek out or consume sticks of butter, as dairy products are unnatural and potentially harmful to them. This widespread query stems from confusion with a human nutritional trend, not from the natural dietary habits of true carnivorous animals.