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The only advantage of a large protein surplus is quickened muscle development. That aside I wouldn't discount the value of dietary protein. Testosterone levels
by slothtrop 9y ago
The only advantage of a large protein surplus is quickened muscle development. That aside I wouldn't discount the value of dietary protein. Testosterone levels in males this generation are already too low (leading to weakened hearts, infertility and apparently lethargy/depression), and protein is one thing that can help.
- frenchy 9y ago> protein is one thing (low testosterone levels) can help. Do you have a source on this? I haven't heard this. I think I've heard that low protein consumption is linked to some cases of low testosterone levels, but that's all I was aware of.
- cornholio 9y agoProtein intake can also protect against lean body mass loss when fasting and losing weight. This prevents the trap of low weight, low basal metabolic rate many people experience after a diet, when they are in great danger of rapidly accumulating the weight back because they also lost muscle with the fat. For a healthy person following a balanced diet not looking to lose weight or build muscle, protein supplementation is unnecessary and can even be harmful by over-exerting the kidneys.