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  #1. Greater muscle mass and lean tissue. Eating protein stimulates an increase in muscle protein synthesis and suppresses protein breakdown for several hours so that you end up with more lean tissue   #2. Less hunger and lower calorie intake. High-protein diets are known for their fat-reducing benefits. One reason they work is that eating a lot of protein reduces hunger. Protein is filling and when people eat more of it they are more quickly satisfied and eat fewer calories.   #3. Easier fat loss on a calorie-restricted diet. A high protein intake not only keeps hunger at bay...