Med Sci Sports Exerc February 2010 PMID 19927027

Increased protein intake reduces lean body mass loss during weight loss in athletes.

Samuel Mettler, Nigel Mitchell, Kevin D Tipton

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The overall tone demonstrates strong support for the benefits of increased protein intake during weight loss, with posts citing research such as the 35% vs. 15% calorie studies and discussing how higher protein helps preserve lean body mass. Words like 'significantly superior,' 'better,' and questions about study design reflect genuine curiosity and a focus on practical implications, reinforcing high interest and perceived impact.

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Most discussions support the idea that higher protein intake is beneficial during weight loss, highlighting studies and research findings.

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The social discussions emphasize the importance of protein for preserving muscle during weight loss, conveying the potential for influencing dietary practices and fitness routines.

Abstract in brief

  • Increased dietary protein intake (about 23 g per kg) helps prevent lean body mass loss during short-term calorie restriction in athletes compared to lower protein intake (about 10 g per kg).
  • Higher protein intake did not significantly affect overall performance measures or most blood parameters, although it resulted in lower fat loss and better muscle preservation.
  • Athletes consuming more protein also experienced fewer signs of fatigue and better psychological well-being during weight loss periods.

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@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/DzzvRNCIlR

Feb 24, 2024 · 9 likes · 1 share · 52,134 followers View post →
Nick
@upRootNutrition · X

So, this study ran people in on a low protein diet and then increased protein for one group during weight loss. Does anyone know of a similar study that fed high protein during the run in, and then dropped protein for one group? https://t.co/uA5WkPUjCk

Aug 13, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 9,524 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

In a energy deficit and with an adequate anabolic stimulus (progressive, heavy lifts), a higher amount of protein intake results in greater⬆️LBM and ⬇️fat mass. 2.4 g/kg > 1.2 g/kg BW Adaptation: https://t.co/vMeOV8lgOp, https://t.co/cUL1aodTHF Protein: https://t.co/l6bpmF3O7H

Sep 18, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 16,163 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.co/w96FWc861w https://t.co/1wbguYjNpe

Aug 25, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 66,602 followers View post →
Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

@NanciGuestRDPhD @TheAlanAragon @kevinnbass Res training doesn't necessarily mitigate muscle loss with energy deficit, at least if it is severe enough. Might be population specific, but these fellas lost ~1.5kg in two wks w 40% deficit while continuing training. https://t.co/dJNmVWJBg2 https://t.co/hHc6cnKhBt

Jan 5, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 18,159 followers View post →
Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@Mikejulian26 @raphaels7 @KetoCarnivore @DrEenfeldt @tednaiman @luis_villasenor 1.6–2.2 grams of protein per kg body weight is good in health adult. If trying to gain muscle or if on weight loss diet, aim to high end of range. If morbidly obese, use lean body weight instead of total weight. https://t.co/seY3QWZEEh https://t.co/BtRdSlm1U1

Mar 23, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,292 followers View post →

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RT @sudokeeen: 参考 https://t.co/DzzvRNCIlR

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@rf121rf @exfatloss @Alicewants2know @martykendall2 @KetoCarnivore @richcollins @guido_vogel @DrEenfeldt @SBakerMD @raphaels7 1. https://t.co/vQK3zkYQsx 2. https://t.co/oSqDEIDvCg 3. https://t.co/Rla93XVqRT 4. https://t.co/RBIRPP675x

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カロリー制限下でタンパク質摂取量の違いが体組成変化に及ぼす影響を検証したMSSEの報告。 通常の60%のカロリー摂取でタンパク質摂取量が1.0g/kg/day(CP)と2.3g/kg/day(HP)の2群で2週間実施。 体重と除脂肪体重の減少はCPで有意に大きく、体脂肪の減少は同程度であった。 https://t.co/6lApRgq527

Oct 20, 2023 · 1 like · 862 followers View post →
Andy D Lee
@andy_d_lee · X

@AppleHelix @Sanctuary_Bio Found this on a quick search which looks like normal diet lost 1.6kg lean to 3kg fat during the 1 week trial, and if that .5:1 ratio is normal for exercise these drugs seem better, right? https://t.co/dC58mVgezy

Jul 27, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,344 followers View post →
Jeremy Ethier
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If you’re interested in the research studies I mentioned - (1) https://t.co/wnJvVekD8i (2) https://t.co/bpK34lal2r (3) https://t.co/erldRZA7Bt https://t.co/RivivEc2be https://t.co/kkQwUZG64g (4) https://t.co/dIGPFxGrFj (5) https://t.co/JQoEXP3dJN

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Steven M. Belknap, MD PGY43
@StevenMBelknap · X

@Mikejulian26 @raphaels7 @KetoCarnivore @DrEenfeldt @tednaiman @luis_villasenor 1.6–2.2 grams of protein per kg body weight is good in health adult. If trying to gain muscle or if on weight loss diet, aim to high end of range. If morbidly obese, use lean body weight instead of total weight. https://t.co/seY3QWZEEh https://t.co/BtRdSlm1U1

Mar 23, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,292 followers View post →
Karl Erbach
@KarlErbach · X

RT @drmikehart: 2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.…

Sep 2, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,115 followers View post →
Joe B
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https://t.co/GFesRPLnWg ~35% of calories as protein was significantly superior to ~15% of calories as protein for maintenance of lean body mass in young healthy athletes during short-term calorically-restricted weight loss.

Aug 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 4,569 followers View post →
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RT @drmikehart: 2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.…

Aug 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 617 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

2. Aim for 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound/day to maintain or build muscle mass. https://t.co/LA2YJnXbLL https://t.co/w96FWc861w https://t.co/1wbguYjNpe

Aug 25, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 66,602 followers View post →
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@Yakubianpriest @Liberonscien @Cortezzamorsky @punishedFShater @PYeerk did you cut out the last part of the sentence on purpose? there is a lot of research that points to around 2.2, especially during the start of a training cycle https://t.co/me5AubL65e https://t.co/cRxyKNb99r https://t.co/DLfToLYZys

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Nate
@router_wizard · X

@SakakiIsCute @GBock77 AFAICT all studies suggesting more protein helps keep muscle during fat loss just compare a very low protein diet to very high with nothing in between. This one just shows than 1.0 g/kg is too little, and says nothing about whether 1.6 is enough: https://t.co/1gmAAsSWWM

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RT @proftipper: @NanciGuestRDPhD @TheAlanAragon @kevinnbass Res training doesn't necessarily mitigate muscle loss with energy deficit, at l…

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Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

@NanciGuestRDPhD @TheAlanAragon @kevinnbass Res training doesn't necessarily mitigate muscle loss with energy deficit, at least if it is severe enough. Might be population specific, but these fellas lost ~1.5kg in two wks w 40% deficit while continuing training. https://t.co/dJNmVWJBg2 https://t.co/hHc6cnKhBt

Jan 5, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 18,159 followers View post →
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RT @MikeAlbertMD: In a energy deficit and with an adequate anabolic stimulus (progressive, heavy lifts), a higher amount of protein intake…

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Michael Albert, MD
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In a energy deficit and with an adequate anabolic stimulus (progressive, heavy lifts), a higher amount of protein intake results in greater⬆️LBM and ⬇️fat mass. 2.4 g/kg > 1.2 g/kg BW Adaptation: https://t.co/vMeOV8lgOp, https://t.co/cUL1aodTHF Protein: https://t.co/l6bpmF3O7H

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RT @The_Nutrivore: So, this study ran people in on a low protein diet and then increased protein for one group during weight loss. Does any…

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RT @The_Nutrivore: So, this study ran people in on a low protein diet and then increased protein for one group during weight loss. Does any…

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So, this study ran people in on a low protein diet and then increased protein for one group during weight loss. Does anyone know of a similar study that fed high protein during the run in, and then dropped protein for one group? https://t.co/uA5WkPUjCk

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