India, June 19 -- When you are trying to lose fat, gain muscle, and become a healthier version of yourself, it is often recommended to increase your protein intake. But why does protein play such an important role in muscle growth and fat loss? In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Twincy Ann Sunil, (dietitian and nutritionist) Bachelor's in clinical nutrition and dietetics, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Bangalore, explained the science behind it.

Per the nutritionist, protein intake after exercise increases Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS), during which your body repairs and develops muscle fibres. "This is highly important for muscle recovery and development," she stressed.

"Protein also supplies your body with the required quantity of amino ...