For example, in the DiRECT study of people with obesity and diabetes, very severe caloric restriction leading to a loss of 15% of body weight led to complete remission of type 2 diabetes in 85% of participants
Most experts recommend prioritizing: Lean meats, eggs, Greek yogurt, and fish Beans and other plant-based protein sources Protein supplements if appetite is low Fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals Adequate fluids throughout the day Because GLP-1 medications reduce hunger, choosing high-quality foods helps prevent nutrient deficiencies and muscle loss
Notably, SLC38A9 is necessary for not only leucine but also other essential amino acids (e.g., glutamine, tyrosine, and phenylalanine) that are generated via lysosomal proteolysis and efflux from lysosomes in an arginine-stimulated fashion to activate mTORC1 (Rebsamen et al., 2015
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