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Humans require a specific minimum daily intake of high-protein foods for optimal physiological function.
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Is it true that humans require a specific minimum daily intake of high-protein foods for optimal physiological function?
Yes. Clinical and nutritional research demonstrates that humans require adequate daily protein and essential amino acid intake to support optimal physiological function, prevent muscle wasting, and maintain health.
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Meeting daily protein intake recommendations decreases the odds of functional disability in older Americans.
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McGrath, R., Stastny, S., Casperson, S., Jahns, L., Roemmich, J., & Hackney, K. J. (2019). Daily Protein Intake and Distribution of Daily Protein Consumed Decreases Odds for Functional Disability in Older Americans. peer-reviewed literature. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264319881864
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Establishes baseline human dietary protein requirements (0.8 g/kg/day) and explores methods to determine optimal intake.
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Wolfe, R., Kim, I., Park, S., & Ferrando, A. (2022). Tracing metabolic flux to assess optimal dietary protein and amino acid consumption. peer-reviewed literature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s12276-022-00817-w
Demonstrates that dietary protein and essential amino acids are necessary for metabolic regulation and preventing muscle loss.
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G, C. & E, P. (2026). Amino Acids as Metabokines in Hypercatabolic States: Rethinking Nutritional Protein-Based Strategies Beyond Caloric Support.. peer-reviewed literature. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18111703
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