Protein intakes up to 4.2 g/kg of fat-free mass may be best to retain lean mass during dieting 💪

More protein = better dieting outcomes.

Effect of Dietary Protein on Fat-Free Mass in Energy Restricted, Resistance-Trained Individuals: An Updated Systematic Review With Meta-Regression

Background

Consuming protein during caloric restriction elicits a muscle sparring effect during weight loss, but how much protein should be consumed to optimise this outcome? 🧐