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Why is protein catabolism one of the last resorts to obtain energy?

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Why is protein catabolism one of the last resorts to obtain energy?

Why is protein catabolism one of the last resorts to obtain energy?

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Because the first protein to be catabolized is albumin, which is found in the blood. The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water.

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