The Claim
A higher protein intake (~1.3 g/kg) combined with dairy consumption during a calorie deficit results in greater fat loss compared to lower protein intake without dairy.
What the research says
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When people reduce their calorie intake, consuming about 1.3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight along with dairy leads to more fat loss than consuming less protein without dairy.
See the scientific wording
A higher protein intake (~1.3 g/kg) combined with dairy consumption during a calorie deficit leads to greater fat loss compared to lower protein intake without dairy.
When a person eats less food but consumes more protein and dairy, the body burns more fat for energy and stores less fat because calcium from dairy signals fat cells to break down stored fat, and protein keeps the body in a state that favors using fat instead of muscle for fuel.
What the research says
1 studyWhen overweight women drank three glasses of low-fat milk every day while eating fewer calories, they lost more weight and belly fat than those who didn’t drink milk—even if they took calcium pills. This suggests milk helps burn more fat when dieting.
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