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"Many individuals consume excess calories while still failing to meet their daily protein needs and this becomes critically important during GLP-1 therapy, bariatric surgery, and metabolic dysfunction." Protein is not a macronutrient it is the structural material your body uses to preserve lean muscle, regulate appetite hormones, support immune function, and maintain metabolic rate
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My patients who maintain protein targets consistently report better energy levels, more stable hunger patterns, and less muscle loss compared to those who let protein intake slide