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Am J Clin Nutr June 2015 PMID 25926512

The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance.

Heather J Leidy, Peter M Clifton, Arne Astrup, Thomas P Wycherley, Margriet S Westerterp-Plantenga, Natalie D Luscombe-Marsh, Stephen C Woods, Richard D Mattes

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Discussions about the article reveal a strong consensus on the positive influence of dietary protein on weight loss, with many expressions of enthusiasm and references to supporting studies. The tone varies from excitement expressed through phrases like 'Omg I am so glad you asked this!!!!!!!!!!' to scientific credibility through citations of research, highlighting the significance attributed to the findings and their practical implications for weight management.

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  • Higher-protein diets have been shown over the past 20 years to help with weight loss and maintain a healthy weight by affecting energy use, appetite, and energy intake.
  • Short-term studies indicate that eating more protein can lead to greater weight loss, fat loss, and preservation of muscle, along with benefits like lower triglycerides and blood pressure, but long-term results are mixed and depend heavily on diet adherence.
  • While high-protein meals can increase feelings of fullness temporarily, they don’t necessarily reduce the amount of food eaten at subsequent meals; success with high-protein diets largely depends on how well individuals stick to the diet plan.
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→ Leidy H, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;101(6):1320S-1329S. https://t.co/cZwrVnvcvZ . Westerterp-Plantenga MS, et al. Br J Nutr. 2012;108(S1):S105-S112. https://t.co/Cv3MOimpFv . Paddon-Jones D, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108(2):322-332.

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→ Leidy H, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;101(6):1320S-1329S. https://t.co/cZwrVnvcvZ . Westerterp-Plantenga MS, et al. Br J Nutr. 2012;108(S1):S105-S112. https://t.co/Cv3MOimpFv . Paddon-Jones D, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108(2):322-332.

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References: Schoenfeld, B. J., et al. (2019). "Resistance Training Recommendations to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy in an Athletic Population." Leidy, H. J., et al. (2015). "The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance." Longo, V. D., & Panda, S. (2016). "Fasting,

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@guido3d @diegoeluchans @El_etrusco20ad Westerterp-Plantenga, M. S. (2018). The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 101(6), 1320S-1329S. https://t.co/Ba2xhneciX

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