More protein won't stop you from regaining weight after dieting
Protein supplements after weight loss do not improve weight maintenance compared with recommended dietary protein intake despite beneficial effects on appetite sensation and energy expenditure: a randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial.
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Surprising Findings
Protein increased calorie burn and reduced hunger—but had zero effect on weight or fat mass regain.
Common belief is that higher thermogenesis and appetite suppression should lead to better weight maintenance; this study shows these benefits don’t stack up in real-world outcomes.
Practical Takeaways
Don’t rely on protein shakes to keep weight off after dieting—focus on sustainable eating habits and calorie balance instead.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Protein increased calorie burn and reduced hunger—but had zero effect on weight or fat mass regain.
Common belief is that higher thermogenesis and appetite suppression should lead to better weight maintenance; this study shows these benefits don’t stack up in real-world outcomes.
Practical Takeaways
Don’t rely on protein shakes to keep weight off after dieting—focus on sustainable eating habits and calorie balance instead.
Publication
Journal
The American journal of clinical nutrition
Year
2017
Authors
L. Kjølbæk, L. B. Sørensen, Nadja B Søndertoft, Carrie Rasmussen, J. Lorenzen, A. Serena, A. Astrup, L. Larsen
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Claims (4)
Chronic elevation of protein intake beyond the threshold required for maximal muscle protein synthesis does not sustainably increase diet-induced thermogenesis or total daily energy expenditure.
Taking extra protein shakes after losing weight doesn’t help you keep the weight off any better than eating the normal amount of protein in your daily diet.
Protein shakes make your body burn a little more calories at rest and after eating, but this doesn’t help you keep the weight off.
Protein shakes make you feel less hungry after eating, even though they don’t help you keep the weight off.