Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab April 2014 PMID 24092765

A systematic review of dietary protein during caloric restriction in resistance trained lean athletes: a case for higher intakes.

Eric R Helms, Caryn Zinn, David S Rowlands, Scott R Brown

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The discussions show an interest in the specifics of protein intake during caloric restriction, with several commenters referencing the suggested range of 2.3-3.1g/kg of fat-free mass. Tone varies from supportive to skeptical, with some highlighting the scientific basis and others questioning the practical implications. Words like 'research,' 'study,' and 'recommendation' indicate an overall respect for scientific evidence, but the tone of some comments reveals a mix of curiosity and caution about applying these findings broadly.

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  • The review discusses how dietary protein intake may need to be higher for resistance-trained athletes who are dieting or trying to lose body fat, especially if they have low body fat levels.
  • Studies show that during caloric restriction, athletes generally lose body fat and some fat-free mass, but those with higher protein intake tend to preserve more muscle.
  • The suggested protein intake for these athletes is around 23-31 grams per kilogram of fat-free mass, increasing with the severity of caloric restriction and leanness.]

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筋肉あるある
@musclearuaru · X

RECOMP(脂肪を減らしながら筋肉を増やす)を試みた実験では、トレ経験値によって必要なタンパク質量が増える可能性が示唆されています。 この実験では2.5-2.6g/kg程度のタンパク質量で良い結果に。 https://t.co/OewR5LdX3R RECOMPの詳しいやり方についてはこちらの動画で →https://t.co/uXWDP9mQ9m

Dec 17, 2020 · 21 likes · 1 share · 51,829 followers View post →
Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
@Wendi_Irlbeck · X

It’s hard to get fat eating more protein

Mar 25, 2023 · 10 likes · 54,034 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/zmhXnI93Gf

Oct 31, 2024 · 6 likes · 52,130 followers View post →
Charles Ashford
@cashford_ · X

@lukerstorey Some recommendations floating around based on FFM instead of body weight, at least when in a caloric deficit, how severe that deficit is, and how lean an individual is. https://t.co/PMhLza648r

May 19, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,621 followers View post →
JP Nunes
@joaonunesjpn · X

A systematic review of dietary protein during caloric restriction in resistance trained lean athletes: a case for higher intakes. @IJSNEMJournal https://t.co/yKzNSaGTbO

Jun 13, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 802 followers View post →
パーソナルトレーナーあーちゃん
@personal_a_chan · X

筋肉を維持するタンパク質量は摂取カロリーと痩せ具合によって「FFM1kgあたり」2.3〜3.1g FFM=fat free mass(除脂肪体重) https://t.co/7ZRJYDzLof

Apr 17, 2025 · 4 likes · 475 followers View post →

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Tillandsia Flexuosa
@TFlexuosa · X

https://t.co/SepVcUvzAw

Sep 9, 2025 · 1 like · 321 followers View post →
Tomek
@CompHealthLab · X

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Tomek
@CompHealthLab · X

źródła naukowe do nitki cz.2: Longland et al. (2016) - przyrost mięśni w deficycie: https://t.co/iyr3wpLtY6 Kohanmoo et al. (2020) - hormony sytości i głodu: https://t.co/oExM0LjdnS Helms et al. (2014) - białko u sportowców w redukcji: https://t.co/xHg3gvDj9J

Aug 7, 2025 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
каменяр
@PIBHE_BEPEC · X

@1msorussophobic @filatovadds На: https://t.co/vzqQ7tvuKI https://t.co/0B8f9DsPpf https://t.co/azdWjuvco0 Для набору і мейнтейну дійсно потрібно біля 1го граму.

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Tacfarinas ⵣ
@massilius_ · X

@croustiflexZ1 @3arbi944 @MenachoBrian Et ça depends de l’objectif également, lors d’une sèche en deficit calorique le corps peut aller jusqu’à 3g/kg ➡️➡️ https://t.co/xDeZWAXzxA

Jun 24, 2025 · 332 followers View post →
パーソナルトレーナーあーちゃん
@personal_a_chan · X

筋肉を維持するタンパク質量は摂取カロリーと痩せ具合によって「FFM1kgあたり」2.3〜3.1g FFM=fat free mass(除脂肪体重) https://t.co/7ZRJYDzLof

Apr 17, 2025 · 4 likes · 475 followers View post →
anedi.eth
@0xanedi · X

@DearS_o_n Here's research showing that protein intake distributed throughout the day (3 to 4 meals) is better absorbed than taking it it in one/two: https://t.co/A3tDCAVuyW https://t.co/3QlNxaBoxu This doesn't mean fasting is bad 4 e/o. It's just less optimal for efficient muscle gain.

Mar 29, 2025 · 260 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/zmhXnI93Gf

Oct 31, 2024 · 6 likes · 52,130 followers View post →
黒神 Blackgod
@Ero_Kurokami · X

Calorie deficit with enough carbohydrates from whole foods and protein. Protein needs increase when in a deficit but the more carbs you consume the less protein you need. Someone who isn’t exercising+high body fat doesn’t need excessive protein https://t.co/W4S8U3HXGd https://t.co/ah1VU7MM98

Aug 19, 2024 · 129 followers View post →
黒神 Blackgod
@Ero_Kurokami · X

@unkonfined Calorie deficit with enough carbohydrates from whole foods and protein. Protein needs increase when in a deficit but the more carbs you consume the less protein you need. Someone who isn’t exercising+high body fat doesn’t need excessive protein https://t.co/W4S8U3HXGd

Aug 19, 2024 · 129 followers View post →
psiphi
@psiphi_gavagai · X

@ScepticalDoctor @PascalT11831105 @NanciGuestRDPhD The severe the calorie deficit the more protein you need though and it depends on how lean you are to begin with. The bigger the deficit & leaner you are the more protein you need. So avg gym rat is what Anna said. Elite would be higher. https://t.co/yY2znoxGbd? https://t.co/HLwpVPVjBb

Jan 14, 2024 · 1,265 followers View post →
Jeff A ⚜️
@JeffA000 · X

@mike_lustgarten @mackinprof Depends who you are & what you're doing. "Protein needs for energy-restricted resistance-trained athletes are likely 2.3-3.1g/kg of FFM scaled upwards with severity of caloric restriction and leanness." https://t.co/KV8ZCslBMt

Oct 26, 2023 · 124 followers View post →
Missael
@miiss_ael · X

RT @joaonunesjpn: A systematic review of dietary protein during caloric restriction in resistance trained lean athletes: a case for higher…

Jun 14, 2023 · 1 share · 90 followers View post →
JP Nunes
@joaonunesjpn · X

A systematic review of dietary protein during caloric restriction in resistance trained lean athletes: a case for higher intakes. @IJSNEMJournal https://t.co/yKzNSaGTbO

Jun 13, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 802 followers View post →
Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
@Wendi_Irlbeck · X

It’s hard to get fat eating more protein

Mar 25, 2023 · 10 likes · 54,034 followers View post →
Pedro
@pedro_ferrari4 · X

@arthur_bio_br @zedkalp @iberethenorio @garytaubes @jcsouto Artigo demonstrando a equivalência da perda de peso entre dietas quando as proteínas são equalizadas, porém, o carboidrato é diminuído ou aumentado: A systematic review of dietary protein during caloric restriction in resistance trained lean athletes: a case for higher intakes

Nov 24, 2022 · 1 like · 178 followers View post →
CGA PRODIGY
@CgaProdigy · X

@nitrxnh Easy to tank 100g carbs and still be hungry 2-3 hrs later, absolutely throwing your calories out the window. Source I was referring to from before https://t.co/KSov2Kj4oh

Aug 29, 2022 · 1 like · 474 followers View post →
Charles Ashford
@cashford_ · X

@lukerstorey Some recommendations floating around based on FFM instead of body weight, at least when in a caloric deficit, how severe that deficit is, and how lean an individual is. https://t.co/PMhLza648r

May 19, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,621 followers View post →
أسيد | OSAID
@OSAID_FIT · X

1 - تشتت واضح في فاصل ثقة 95٪ من 1.03-2.2 جم / كجم / يوم 2 - لماذا لم يراجع التحليل التلوي هذه المراجعة المنهجية ( Cherry Picks ) https://t.co/xcbZWYpzP6 3 - مقياس indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) في الأبحاث الأخرى يبين نتائج أخرى مختلفة تماماً عن التحليل التلوي https://t.co/A8LsR3cY6Q

Jan 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 25,682 followers View post →
趣味筋肉(しゅみきん)
@syumikinniku · X

✔︎減量するときのタンパク質の摂取量 除脂肪体重1kgあたり2.3〜3.1gが有益 https://t.co/xC8NjhXhn1

Nov 13, 2021 · 444 followers View post →
Kappaccinno
@KKappaccinno · X

@JustForFollows2 @DaSkrubKing https://t.co/R91EvK4yqI This study focuses on trained people at a caloric deficit and uses fat free mass instead of straight bodyweight for protein reccomendations. One thing to note is that it better targets most people who are lifting because it's methodology specifically -

Jul 29, 2021 · 20 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @chiragbarjatyaa: @Dube_SKD @palkisu @WIONews No evidence or study about 100g protein destroy kidney dubey ji. Also, here you go htt…

Dec 29, 2020 · 1 share · 1,367 followers View post →
制服詳細図鑑02デザイナーズ制服
@matsumoto0007 · X

RT @musclearuaru: RECOMP(脂肪を減らしながら筋肉を増やす)を試みた実験では、トレ経験値によって必要なタンパク質量が増える可能性が示唆されています。 この実験では2.5-2.6g/kg程度のタンパク質量で良い結果に。 https://t.co/OewR5…

Dec 17, 2020 · 1 share · 21,519 followers View post →
筋肉あるある
@musclearuaru · X

RECOMP(脂肪を減らしながら筋肉を増やす)を試みた実験では、トレ経験値によって必要なタンパク質量が増える可能性が示唆されています。 この実験では2.5-2.6g/kg程度のタンパク質量で良い結果に。 https://t.co/OewR5LdX3R RECOMPの詳しいやり方についてはこちらの動画で →https://t.co/uXWDP9mQ9m

Dec 17, 2020 · 21 likes · 1 share · 51,829 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

@Dube_SKD @palkisu @WIONews No evidence or study about 100g protein destroy kidney dubey ji. Also, here you go https://t.co/rpLq5ZCCRl Study. Not some article or a blog

Aug 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 98,002 followers View post →
Vincent Harpin
@AspireToAwesome · X

@joerogan 1g/lb bodyweight not necessarily upper end for an athlete. 2.3–3.1g/kg is suggested via A Systematic Review of Dietary Protein During Caloric Restriction in Resistance Trained Lean Athletes: A Case for Higher Intakes

Dec 9, 2019 · 26 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

"...this recommendation needs confrmation in competitive BBs, but the upper range of these values may be considered a good target intake when energy restriction is implemented during the pre-contest phase" ref: https://t.co/O1G1hZ9vFl

Sep 21, 2019 · 1 like · 19,099 followers View post →