Starvation Diet: Does Your Body Burn Muscle or Fat First?
Muscle.The body prefers to use carbohydrates as its primary source of energy. When there are no carbohydrates available, the body will start to break down muscle tissue to use the amino acids as an alternative source of energy. This process is known as gluconeogenesis.
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