The Claim

High-protein diets are associated with greater satiety compared to high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets in humans, potentially reducing ad libitum energy intake by approximately 441 kcal/day and leading to weight loss of about 4.9 kg over 12 weeks in adults.

Source: Controversies surrounding high-protein diet intake: satiating effect and kidney and bone health.

What the research says

Roughly balanced

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Correlation
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In plain English

Eating more protein makes you feel fuller than eating lots of carbs or fats, which can help you eat less and lose weight over time.

See the scientific wording

High-protein diets are associated with greater satiety compared to high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets in humans, potentially reducing ad libitum energy intake by approximately 441 kcal/day and leading to weight loss of about 4.9 kg over 12 weeks in adults, as supported by multiple studies including a meta-analysis of 24 trials.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Controversies surrounding high-protein diet intake: satiating effect and kidney and bone health.

    The study agrees with the claim, showing that eating more protein makes you feel fuller than carbs or fat, helps you eat less, and can lead to weight loss over time.

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