Research
Hormonal
The increase in body protein mass due to the energy surplus was correlated with an increase in fat mass (r = 0.820, p = 0.002).
Increased body fat may play a role in promoting body protein mass gain.
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The increase in body protein mass due to the energy surplus was correlated with an increase in fat mass (r = 0.820, p = 0.002).
Why this rating
Based on a randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Greater energy surplus promotes body protein accretion in healthy young men: A randomized clinical trial
Yoichi Hatamoto et al. · Clinical Nutrition · 2024
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