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Protein and Weight Management â. Consuming a higher protein diet can help you lose weight. Protein helps regulate appetite and cravings by enhancing the feeling of fullness for longer after a meal or snack.
Protein is essential as part of the Six basic Nutrients because the body is made of proteins. Proteins consist of amino acids. The body needs about 22 amino acids to make all its proteins, but can only manufacture 14 of these in its cells. The rest of the amino acids are derived from food intake.