»stern.de«, 06/07/04
Proteins satiate
.. Why do low-carb fans still lose weight? The reason is probably quite trivial: “proteins satisfy our hunger so that we eat less on a protein-rich diet,” says Klaus. “Amino acids, which are produced by the degradation of proteins in the body, influence the formation of certain “messengers” in the brain that make us feel satiated. Sensors in the gastrointestinal tract also register proteins as satiating.”