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High protein intake increases satiety and thermogenesis, leading to reduced subsequent energy intake and weight loss.
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NUTRITION
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High Protein Diet for Weightloss
RESEARCH
- High protein diets reliably increase fullness and fat loss, but may harm kidneys and heart health in some people.
COMMUNITY
- People consistently report feeling fuller longer and breaking through plateaus without constant hunger or cravings.
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SAFETYPeople with kidney disease or kidney problems should check with a doctor before starting high protein intake.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
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High protein diet (1.3 g/kg) during weight loss preserves fat-free muscle mass better than normal protein (0.8 g/kg) in older adults.
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High protein diets may cause kidney hyperfiltration and glomerular injury, with animal protein showing higher risk than plant protein.
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Dietary protein drives atherosclerosis progression via macrophage mTOR signaling, raising potential cardiovascular risk.
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78% positive
“Life changer for me. Busted through a very long frustrating plateau and never feel hungry. Protein is love.”
U/HELPMEIMTIRED17 ↗“Never really had the sleep or stronger effects, but I've always consumed a fair bit of protein. At 150g its honestly a struggle to overeat my maintenance as long as I avoid really high cal junk food. It really keeps you full.”
U/OPENING-DAMAGE ↗“I feel a lot better on a higher protein diet. I don't count carbs per se, but I try to make my meals protein-focused and only add a starch in small quantities as a side if at all. Protein keeps me full on a smaller number of calories and I am not likely to overeat it.”
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