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Play down protein to play up metabolism?

Timo D Müller, Matthias H Tschöp

    The Journal of Clinical Investigation
    |August 19, 2014
    PubMed
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    Dietary protein intake regulates fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), a hormone that reduces weight. This finding offers new insights into how the body manages metabolism and nutrient availability.

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