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Rev Endocr Metab Disord September 2020 PMID 32740867

The role of dietary protein in obesity.

Faidon Magkos

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Discussions around the publication highlight that many users view the role of dietary protein as complex and context-dependent, emphasizing factors like adherence and individual differences. Phrases such as 'proteins plays a role, but adherence is the clue' and comments on the significance of dietary patterns reflect a balanced and moderate tone, suggesting a shared interest but recognition of the ambiguity and ongoing research in this area.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions acknowledge the nuanced role of dietary protein, with some referencing supportive evidence and others highlighting the importance of adherence and individual differences.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and relevance, especially with remarks about ongoing research, calls for further studies, and mentions of new special issues and reviews.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference specific research findings, reviews, and personal opinions, indicating at least moderate engagement with the material.

ImpactModerate impact

Most comments suggest that the publication influences ongoing debates about dietary strategies, emphasizing adherence, individual variation, and the potential for dietary protein to impact weight management.

Abstract in brief

  • High-protein diets are popular for weight loss because they may increase energy expenditure, help preserve muscle mass, and promote feelings of fullness, which can lead to less calorie intake.
  • Research shows that high-protein diets often result in more weight loss during the initial months, but over time, differences between diet types become less clear, possibly due to reduced adherence to the diet.
  • Overall, there is no strong evidence that any specific nutrient, including protein, is essential or detrimental for weight loss, so choosing a diet that fits your personal preferences is important for long-term success.
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Ale Garcia
@GYM_EXTREMO · X

La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el rendimiento. Ningún nutriente individual es bueno o malo. Lo importante es que el plan se adapte a gustos y preferencias personales https://t.co/cU9teNsatx

Aug 8, 2020 · 31 likes · 11 shares · 98,977 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

Revisión calentita de septiembre de 2020. https://t.co/irp5bKcQdh

Sep 24, 2020 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 1,753 followers View post →
Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
@Wendi_Irlbeck · X

Eating more protein will help combat obesity . Be sure to work with a dietitian on knowing what and how much to eat if you’re trying to lose a substantial amount of weight. ✂️⛽️✍️ https://t.co/2nkA1sxcAU

Oct 31, 2021 · 14 likes · 1 share · 54,137 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The role of dietary protein in obesity https://t.co/sSDaJgdVg6 #nutrition #diet #weightloss

Aug 8, 2020 · 9 likes · 19,434 followers View post →
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@NutriRebel · X

Ésto es lo que dice Basulto en su último libro. Todos entendemos por qué a Basulto no se le nota que entrena crossfit, no? Para el resto de los puntos también le puedo pasar evidencia, a ver si se quita el sesgo vegetariano.. No creo

Jul 4, 2022 · 6 likes · 5,948 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

#mdpinutrients New Special Issue "The Role of Dietary Protein in Obesity Treatment/Weight Loss Maintenance" is open! @LifesciMdpi

Feb 19, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 11,314 followers View post →

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Dr M Cedervall
@mats_cedervall · X

@martykendall2 @tednaiman @deirdre_tobias @NutritionMadeS3 @eatlikeanimals @TamarHaspel @Wendi_Irlbeck @DrRagnar @NourishedbySci @GardnerPhD @theproof @MyNutritionSci @drgabriellelyon The role of dietary protein in obesity | Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Feb 10, 2025 · 50 followers View post →
Dr M Cedervall
@mats_cedervall · X

@martykendall2 @tednaiman @deirdre_tobias @NutritionMadeS3 @eatlikeanimals @TamarHaspel @Wendi_Irlbeck @DrRagnar @NourishedbySci @GardnerPhD @theproof @MyNutritionSci @drgabriellelyon Even though I think protein is an important aspect I think these curves are a bit extreme. Probably partly due to healthy user bias and reverse causality. RCTs tend to show a smaller effect, e.g The role of dietary protein in obesity | Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Feb 10, 2025 · 1 like · 50 followers View post →
jin wang
@jinwang97058182 · X

RT @Nutrients_MDPI: #mdpinutrients New Special Issue "The Role of Dietary Protein in Obesity Treatment/Weight Loss Maintenance" is open! @L…

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Ileana García López
@ile_gl · X

RT @Nutrients_MDPI: #mdpinutrients New Special Issue "The Role of Dietary Protein in Obesity Treatment/Weight Loss Maintenance" is open! @L…

Feb 19, 2023 · 2 shares · 37 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

#mdpinutrients New Special Issue "The Role of Dietary Protein in Obesity Treatment/Weight Loss Maintenance" is open! @LifesciMdpi

Feb 19, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 11,314 followers View post →
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@NutriRebel · X

@ScepticalDoctor @FrogHarmless @NutritionalThe3 Proteins plays a role, but adherence is the clue.. https://t.co/G9HleTizoA

Aug 9, 2022 · 5,948 followers View post →
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@NutriRebel · X

@profeclaudioni1 Yo creo q tendrías q ir a los estudios, directamente. Creo q primero, no se necesita tanta cantidad. Y segundo, al principio es buena estrategia pero luego de un tiempo ya deja de serlo. Por ejemplo, buena lectura y alejada de sesgos creo q es esta: https://t.co/IRgu7x1jLR

Aug 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 5,948 followers View post →
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@Jappy_octopus · X

RT @NutriRebel: @tomrenr Muy buen paper

Jul 4, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,753 followers View post →
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@NutriRebel · X

RT @NutriRebel: @tomrenr Muy buen paper

Jul 4, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,948 followers View post →
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@NutriRebel · X

@tomrenr Muy buen paper

Jul 4, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 5,948 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Ésto es lo que dice Basulto en su último libro. Todos entendemos por qué a Basulto no se le nota que entrena crossfit, no? Para el resto de los puntos también le puedo pasar evidencia, a ver si se quita el sesgo vegetariano.. No creo

Jul 4, 2022 · 6 likes · 5,948 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

#mdpinutrients A Special Issue "The Role of Dietary Protein in Obesity Treatment/Weight Loss Maintenance" is open for submission, freely access at https://t.co/rO0dYwRFRn Guest Editors: Dr. Kyle D. Flack and Dr. Shanon L. Casperson Deadline: 31 December 2022 https://t.co/qH1QLfbRPN

Apr 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 11,314 followers View post →
Missael
@miiss_ael · X

RT @Wendi_Irlbeck: Eating more protein will help combat obesity . Be sure to work with a dietitian on knowing what and how much to eat if y…

Oct 31, 2021 · 1 share · 89 followers View post →
Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
@Wendi_Irlbeck · X

Eating more protein will help combat obesity . Be sure to work with a dietitian on knowing what and how much to eat if you’re trying to lose a substantial amount of weight. ✂️⛽️✍️ https://t.co/2nkA1sxcAU

Oct 31, 2021 · 14 likes · 1 share · 54,137 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

Review: #protein and #obesity: "dietary adherence, rather than macronutrient composition, is likely the major predictor of long-term weight loss success" https://t.co/SlaPMPZ1F7

Jan 23, 2021 · 1 like · 8,778 followers View post →
healthyanddiet
@healthyanddiet1 · X

RT @gdomeni: The role of dietary protein in obesity - PubMed https://t.co/hLjTEgIvM4

Sep 24, 2020 · 1 share · 95 followers View post →
Gustavo Domeniconi
@gdomeni · X

The role of dietary protein in obesity - PubMed https://t.co/hLjTEgIvM4

Sep 24, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 930 followers View post →
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RT @Jappy_octopus: Revisión calentita de septiembre de 2020. https://t.co/irp5bKcQdh

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Joaquín San José
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RT @Jappy_octopus: Revisión calentita de septiembre de 2020. https://t.co/irp5bKcQdh

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RT @Jappy_octopus: Revisión calentita de septiembre de 2020. https://t.co/irp5bKcQdh

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RT @Jappy_octopus: Revisión calentita de septiembre de 2020. https://t.co/irp5bKcQdh

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RT @Jappy_octopus: Revisión calentita de septiembre de 2020. https://t.co/irp5bKcQdh

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Katherine E. Paterson
@KEPatersonRD · X

RT @EscapeLow: Nice 2020 review on the role of protein in the management of obesity. https://t.co/NBCoRDTKc8

Sep 24, 2020 · 1 share · 702 followers View post →
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@Jappy_octopus · X

Revisión calentita de septiembre de 2020. https://t.co/irp5bKcQdh

Sep 24, 2020 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 1,753 followers View post →
Rethink
@EscapeLow · X

Nice 2020 review on the role of protein in the management of obesity. https://t.co/NBCoRDTKc8

Sep 24, 2020 · 1 share · 630 followers View post →
Gabriela Llerena P.
@nutgllerena · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el…

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@rubiopulido97 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el…

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The role of dietary protein in obesity https://t.co/yOQGybiWZ3

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@kaunistalvi · X

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@NutriRebel · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el…

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Víctor Toro
@victortoro96 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el…

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Santiago Falcón
@falcon_santi · X

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Pedro Manuel
@PEDROTRAIN · X

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@jaz_garcia__ · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el…

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Carlos Mora
@CarlosMoraDev · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el…

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Ale Garcia
@GYM_EXTREMO · X

La ADHERENCIA a un patrón nutricional es el factor predictivo más importante para mejorar la salud, el estado físico y el rendimiento. Ningún nutriente individual es bueno o malo. Lo importante es que el plan se adapte a gustos y preferencias personales https://t.co/cU9teNsatx

Aug 8, 2020 · 31 likes · 11 shares · 98,977 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The role of dietary protein in obesity https://t.co/sSDaJgdVg6 #nutrition #diet #weightloss

Aug 8, 2020 · 9 likes · 19,434 followers View post →