URL: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/96/6/1281/4571449
Journal: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Publication Date: 12/2012
Summary: Compared with an energy-restricted SP diet, an isocalorically prescribed HP diet provides modest benefits for reductions in body weight, FM, and triglycerides and for mitigating reductions in FFM and REE.
Key Takeaways
High protein diets are more favorable for reducing body weight, fat mass, and triglycerides, while also preventing reductions in lean muscle and resting energy when compared to standard protein diets
Increase Protein Intake to Lose Fat and Preserve Muscle