Protein Leverage Theory

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A theory suggesting that organisms eat to achieve a target protein intake, and if protein density is low, they consume more calories overall to reach that target.

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324‒Metabolism, energy balance, and aging: the impact of diet, calorie restriction & macronutrients

324‒Metabolism, energy balance, and aging: the impact of diet, calorie restriction & macronutrients

Peter Attia MD

A theory suggesting that organisms eat to achieve a target protein intake, and if protein density is low, they consume more calories overall to reach that target.