October 2012 PMID 22935440

Relatively high-protein or 'low-carb' energy-restricted diets for body weight loss and body weight maintenance?

Stijn Soenen, Alberto G Bonomi, Sofie G T Lemmens, Jolande Scholte, Myriam A M A Thijssen, Frank van Berkum, Margriet S Westerterp-Plantenga

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The collective discussions reflect a strong interest in the effectiveness of high-protein, low-carb diets for weight management, exemplified by references to key studies like Soenen et al. and debates about diet mechanisms. The tone combines scientific referencing with practical advice, suggesting a desire to understand and apply the findings, which makes the topic moderately impactful in shaping dietary choices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the conclusion that higher-protein diets, especially with low carbs, are effective for weight loss, citing studies like Soenen et al. and emphasizing the significance of protein in fat reduction.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, referencing specific research, debates on diet mechanisms, and sharing practical advice about access to studies, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve detailed references to studies, methodological discussions, and calls for better access, reflecting moderate depth and active involvement in understanding the research implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions potentially influence views on dietary strategies, with some highlighting the importance of protein and low-carb diets, thus having a measurable impact on health and nutrition conversations.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares four different diets (normal/high protein and normal/low carb) in terms of their effects on body weight, fat mass, and blood parameters over 3 and 12 months.
  • High-protein diets (especially high-protein low-carb) tend to result in greater weight and fat loss compared to normal-protein diets, with some significant differences noted.
  • The findings suggest that both high-protein and low-carb components can influence weight loss, but high-protein diets, particularly when combined with low carbs, may be more effective in reducing body fat and blood pressure.]

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Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Before anyone claims this wasn’t low carb enough, the first 3 months of diet were only 5% carbs. https://t.co/GYcV0SS6iJ And hopefully now you’re ’aware’.

Jul 10, 2022 · 101 likes · 20 shares · 95,202 followers View post →
Alan Aragon
@TheAlanAragon · X

Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systematically determine whether the fat loss ‘magic’ was attributable to a diet’s higher protein content or its lower carb content. Guess which. https://t.co/4NWQnQKHxU https://t.co/zLT7DuQxwN

Apr 17, 2021 · 48 likes · 11 shares · 42,040 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

@raphaels7 @DietDoctor Hey Raphael I just came across this, interesting but I'm finding it hard to decipher https://t.co/hmLRCUpQ3I

May 10, 2021 · 10 likes · 297,405 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

@raphaels7 @realDaveFeldman @DrEenfeldt Sure, here you go. ☺︎ https://t.co/9jPV1wJLlJ

Mar 19, 2023 · 7 likes · 95,202 followers View post →
Stephan J. Guyenet
@sguyenet · X

@martykendall2 I make this argument in my book, though with caveats about uncertainty. I think it's a better explanation for moderate LC than keto. This study provides some evidence but not definitive IMO. https://t.co/YUfK0fvMsn

Apr 15, 2024 · 4 likes · 49,750 followers View post →
Alan Aragon
@TheAlanAragon · X

@fmahmad88 We also have Soenen et al’s elegant isolation of higher protein (rather than lower carb) being the mediating factor in superior body fat reduction - likely due to increased satiety. https://t.co/OLN20daSs8

Feb 7, 2022 · 1 like · 42,040 followers View post →

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Stephan J. Guyenet
@sguyenet · X

@martykendall2 I make this argument in my book, though with caveats about uncertainty. I think it's a better explanation for moderate LC than keto. This study provides some evidence but not definitive IMO. https://t.co/YUfK0fvMsn

Apr 15, 2024 · 4 likes · 49,750 followers View post →
Alan Aragon
@TheAlanAragon · X

@JasonOutten @ScepticalDoctor @DrEenfeldt A classic & elegant example of what I'm talking about is Soenen et al's comparison of 4 groups: higher- versus lower-protein diets differing in carb-fat proportion. The higher-protein conditions won, regardless of carb-fat proportion. 2/2 https://t.co/4NWQnQtEvU

Dec 15, 2023 · 42,040 followers View post →
LibKey
@libkey_io · X

@tednaiman @raphaels7 @realDaveFeldman @DrEenfeldt Paywalls are frustrating! Access the article from your library: https://t.co/q7EV3DS3OK Promote scholarly access when tweeting articles by simply adding https://t.co/SXSePSX5De to the DOI URL

Mar 19, 2023 · 554 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

@raphaels7 @realDaveFeldman @DrEenfeldt Sure, here you go. ☺︎ https://t.co/9jPV1wJLlJ

Mar 19, 2023 · 7 likes · 95,202 followers View post →
PostPaleocon
@PostPaleocon · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 25, 2022 · 20 shares · 1,161 followers View post →
Seugnet
@dkzambi · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 25, 2022 · 20 shares · 28 followers View post →
Austin Jeans
@jeansdoc61 · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 25, 2022 · 20 shares · 963 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 24, 2022 · 20 shares · 157,809 followers View post →
Guoda K
@retroguoda · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 24, 2022 · 20 shares · 93 followers View post →
LALA HUTCHISON
@lala_hutchison · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 11, 2022 · 20 shares · 40 followers View post →
Fatih Akdeniz
@akdenizgeo · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

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EVOP
@CarlsenHealth · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 11, 2022 · 20 shares · 12 followers View post →
Mr. Keto
@The_Keto_Indian · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 11, 2022 · 20 shares · 826 followers View post →
Adrian Pearson
@adrianpilok · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 11, 2022 · 20 shares · 167 followers View post →
Jim Kyprios
@JimKyprios · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 6 followers View post →
greeny
@mvblad · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 14 followers View post →
Paul Lucas
@flukielucas · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 53 followers View post →
Dr. Woodall
@DrWoodallND · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 688 followers View post →
Alberto Soler Giner
@albertosolergin · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 112 followers View post →
Bernie
@miseenplace86 · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 110 followers View post →
Habitlauncher
@Habitlauncher · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 278 followers View post →
Tije Pietersma
@TijePietersma · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 420 followers View post →
Biomass Bob
@SentientBlobBob · X

RT @tednaiman: One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Befor…

Jul 10, 2022 · 20 shares · 825 followers View post →
LibKey
@libkey_io · X

@tednaiman Help your colleagues avoid a paywall by accessing the article from their libraries: https://t.co/q7EV3DS3OK Simply add https://t.co/SXSePSX5De to the DOI URL when sharing articles on Twitter and everywhere else!

Jul 10, 2022 · 554 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

One year RCT of two low carb diets, 15% vs 30% protein. Higher protein destroys ‘adequate’ lower protein in every way. Before anyone claims this wasn’t low carb enough, the first 3 months of diet were only 5% carbs. https://t.co/GYcV0SS6iJ And hopefully now you’re ’aware’.

Jul 10, 2022 · 101 likes · 20 shares · 95,202 followers View post →
LibKey
@libkey_io · X

@TheAlanAragon @fmahmad88 Get access rather than a paywall: https://t.co/q7EV3DS3OK Add https://t.co/SXSePSX5De to the DOI URL when sharing articles to promote scholarly communication

Feb 7, 2022 · 554 followers View post →
Alan Aragon
@TheAlanAragon · X

@fmahmad88 We also have Soenen et al’s elegant isolation of higher protein (rather than lower carb) being the mediating factor in superior body fat reduction - likely due to increased satiety. https://t.co/OLN20daSs8

Feb 7, 2022 · 1 like · 42,040 followers View post →
J.A Larsen
@AksjeLarsen · X

@SammyDet @CSpange Lol. Bare slutt å spre rundt deg med piss, ingen er tjent med det. Generell huskeregel; ikke kom med bastante meninger om temaer du ikke kan noe om. https://t.co/fQlMURDcGK https://t.co/cxOLEgcvat https://t.co/PCRGGT9uKE

Aug 18, 2021 · 82 followers View post →
Jason Infeld, MD
@infeldMD · X

@BrianWileyCHC So to be clear. Do you consume less calories now than when you weighed 100 pounds more and were on a junk food diet? Do you consume more protein now or when you weighed 100 pounds more? https://t.co/EtyOBrwEMZ

May 12, 2021 · 1 like · 185 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

@raphaels7 @DietDoctor Hey Raphael I just came across this, interesting but I'm finding it hard to decipher https://t.co/hmLRCUpQ3I

May 10, 2021 · 10 likes · 297,405 followers View post →
MarkkraM81
@MarkkraM81 · X

Relatively high-protein or 'low-carb' energy-restricted diets for body weight loss and body weight maintenance? - PubMed https://t.co/BKOlrkBY0B

May 3, 2021 · 1,818 followers View post →
Harmless Frog
@FrogHarmless · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 18, 2021 · 11 shares · 501 followers View post →
Sweat Is Free®
@SweatIsFree · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 18, 2021 · 11 shares · 612 followers View post →
Yusra Es-Haq
@fitshatzi · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 18, 2021 · 11 shares · 12 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 18, 2021 · 11 shares · 1,210 followers View post →
Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 18, 2021 · 11 shares · 18,158 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 17, 2021 · 11 shares · 1,401 followers View post →
DYLΛN
@fysiologik · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 17, 2021 · 11 shares · 1,686 followers View post →
Matthew Stratton PhD
@MTSstrength89 · X

RT @TheAlanAragon: Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systemati…

Apr 17, 2021 · 11 shares · 165 followers View post →
Alan Aragon
@TheAlanAragon · X

Soenen et al are unsung heroes in current diet debate. Their 2012 experiment used 4 separate treatment arms to systematically determine whether the fat loss ‘magic’ was attributable to a diet’s higher protein content or its lower carb content. Guess which. https://t.co/4NWQnQKHxU https://t.co/zLT7DuQxwN

Apr 17, 2021 · 48 likes · 11 shares · 42,040 followers View post →
Brian Scott Edwards
@brianedwardsmd · X

@DoctorTro @erreyedoc @Drlipid @jlevallois @BravuraGeorgio @Lpa_Doc @DrNadolsky @BrianLenzkes Here is a recent one. As usual small # in this trial and short duration one year. https://t.co/qHRd6vtwlf https://t.co/0dxJe25F7m

Apr 3, 2021 · 1 like · 1,888 followers View post →