The Claim
Chronic elevation of protein intake above optimal levels for muscle synthesis does not sustainably increase diet-induced thermogenesis, despite acute thermogenic effects.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Eating extra protein doesn’t burn more calories over time—even though it does right after eating.
See the scientific wording
Chronic elevation of protein intake above optimal levels for muscle synthesis does not sustainably increase diet-induced thermogenesis, despite acute thermogenic effects.
What the research says
2 studiesEating a lot of protein for a short time makes your body burn more calories right away, but eating a lot of protein every day for weeks or months doesn’t keep burning extra calories from digestion — which is exactly what the claim says.
Eating a lot more protein for a long time doesn’t keep your body burning extra calories from digestion, even though it does so briefly right after eating. The study shows this long-term effect fades, which matches the claim.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 2 supporting studies
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