Key Takeaway: For every 100 calories consumed from dietary protein, 20 to 30 calories are consumed by the biochemical process of peptide hydrolysis, peptide transport, and urea synthesis.
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Scientific References & Clinical Studies
- Dietary protein, weight loss, and weight maintenance — Annu Rev Nutr. Westerterp-Plantenga MS et al.
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