Cutting this one Essential Nutrient supercharges your Metabolism!

Physionic

Jul 17, 2025

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0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Metabolism Boost, Weight Shenanigans, Oh my!
2:56 - FGF21
6:20 - A Mitochondrial Paradox
11:14 - Context and Applying this Information
12:26 - Main Points

References
[Study 488] Nicolaisen TS, Lyster AE, Sjøberg KA, et al. ​ Dietary protein restriction elevates FGF21 levels and energy requirements to maintain body weight in lean men. ​ Nat Metab. Published online March 6, 2025. doi:10.1038/s42255-025-01236-7

Funding/Conflicts of Interest: Mixed Funding [Public: Independent Research Fund Denmark/Medicine to B.K.; European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (Future Leader Award NNF20SA0066171 to N.K., Lilly award to A.J.R.; Industry: Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF17OC0029054, NNF20SA0066171, NNF22OC0074110, NNF18CC0034900, NNF23SA0084103); DFG Emmy Noether (KR5166/2 to N.K. ​), DFG BATenergy (TRR 333/1–450149205 to N.K. ​); The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, partially funded by an unconditional donation from the Novo Nordisk Foundation) // No direct Conflicts of Interest

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Episode description

*JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*
Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2

*HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*
Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy

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0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Metabolism Boost, Weight Shenanigans, Oh my!
2:56 - FGF21
6:20 - A Mitochondrial Paradox
11:14 - Context and Applying this Information
12:26 - Main Points

References
[Study 488] Nicolaisen TS, Lyster AE, Sjøberg KA, et al. ​ Dietary protein restriction elevates FGF21 levels and energy requirements to maintain body weight in lean men. ​ Nat Metab. Published online March 6, 2025. doi:10.1038/s42255-025-01236-7

Funding/Conflicts of Interest: Mixed Funding [Public: Independent Research Fund Denmark/Medicine to B.K.; European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (Future Leader Award NNF20SA0066171 to N.K., Lilly award to A.J.R.; Industry: Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF17OC0029054, NNF20SA0066171, NNF22OC0074110, NNF18CC0034900, NNF23SA0084103); DFG Emmy Noether (KR5166/2 to N.K. ​), DFG BATenergy (TRR 333/1–450149205 to N.K. ​); The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, partially funded by an unconditional donation from the Novo Nordisk Foundation) // No direct Conflicts of Interest

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If your comment is rude, you will be banned.
If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response.

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Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

#fgf21 #metabolismboost

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Define low-protein diet to stimulate metabolism

In the context of this study, a low-protein diet that stimulates metabolism is defined as getting 9% of your total calories from protein.

Choose high-protein or low-protein diets for effective fat loss

Both high-protein and low-protein diets can lead to fat loss, with high protein increasing satiety while low protein stimulates metabolism.

Leverage FGF21 hormone for metabolic boost after low-protein meals

This metabolic boost is driven by a hormone your body produces called FGF21, which increases specifically after a low-protein meal.

Boost metabolism with a low-protein diet

A low-protein diet can increase your metabolism, allowing you to eat significantly more calories while maintaining the same body weight.

Avoid low-protein diets if over 60 or active

A low-protein approach may carry risks for individuals over 60 or those engaged in strenuous physical activity who have higher protein requirements.

Make fat cells' mitochondria less efficient to boost energy expenditure

The diet may work by making your fat cells' mitochondria less efficient, forcing them to burn more fuel to produce the same amount of energy.

Investigate mitochondrial uncoupling as a potential metabolic mechanism

Although mitochondrial uncoupling is a plausible explanation for the metabolic boost, the study failed to directly prove this was the mechanism.

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