The Claim
In obese adults on a calorie-restricted diet, daily supplementation with 20 grams of Prolibra™ whey protein does not significantly increase total weight loss compared to an isocaloric control, but it significantly improves fat-to-lean mass partitioning.
What the research says
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Among obese adults following a calorie-restricted diet, taking 20 grams of Prolibra™ whey protein daily does not lead to greater total weight loss than a control diet with the same calories, but it results in a greater reduction in fat mass relative to lean mass.
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In obese adults on a calorie-restricted diet, supplementation with 20 grams of Prolibra™ whey protein daily does not significantly increase total weight loss compared to an isocaloric control, despite significantly improving fat-to-lean mass partitioning.
When someone eats this special whey protein, the leucine in it turns on a signal in muscle that stops muscle breakdown and builds new muscle. At the same time, the protein lowers two hormones that make fat storage easier and muscle loss worse. With less of these hormones, the body burns more fat instead of holding onto it, so more fat goes away while muscle stays intact.
What the research says
1 studyTaking this special whey protein doesn't help you lose more total weight than a placebo, but it helps you lose more fat and keep more muscle instead.
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