Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Chronically low carbs, extended fasting, and insufficient recovery all elevate muscle protein breakdown, even if your protein intake is perfect. Dr. Stephanie explains the carb-insulin connection you've been missing, why gluconeogenesis might be cannibalizing your own muscle tissue, and what to track instead of the scale.

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