Does Excess Protein Get Stored as Carbs? The Truth About Your Macros
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According to a 2022 Reddit discussion, many people believe excess protein is simply excreted or automatically builds muscle, but the truth is more complex. In reality, the body can indeed convert excess amino acids from protein into glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis, but it doesn't get "stored as carbs" in the same way your body stores dietary carbohydrates.
