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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.
Photo Credit Kondor83/iStock/Getty Images. You need protein for repairing damage to your body and for proper growth and development, but before your body can use the protein you get from your diet, it needs to absorb it. For this to happen, the protein needs to be broken down during digestion.