What role does protein play in satiety?

Learn how protein affects hunger, satiety, and maintaining muscle mass.

Protein is the macronutrient that contributes the most to the feeling of fullness.

It helps:

  • reduce hunger

  • increase the duration of fullness after a meal

  • maintain muscle mass

Meals that have enough protein tend to keep us fuller for longer and make it easier to manage appetite throughout the day.

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