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? 🧐
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