Switching to a protein-rich diet can lead to improved body composition and a healthier gut microbiome. This was shown in a study on mice, reports health news.
Proteins are nutrients composed of amino acids. They are essential for maintaining healthy muscles and bones, the immune system and metabolism. Consuming protein can also help you lose weight while maintaining muscle mass.
A new study by scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago found that switching to a protein-rich diet led to significant weight and fat loss in mice while improving the composition of gut microbes.
The researchers conducted a four-week experiment with 16 mice. Animals were initially fed a standard diet for two weeks. Some were then placed on a high-protein diet. Analysis of DNA isolated from the feces of mice showed that the composition of gut microbes had changed.
Because the study was conducted in animal models, the results of switching to a protein-rich diet may differ in humans.
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