Hormonal
Higher dietary protein intake (25-30% of daily kcal) improves cardiometabolic health markers, including insulin sensitivity and blood pressure, particularly when combined with energy restriction or specific protein sources like milk protein isolate.
If you are insulin resistant or overweight, increasing protein to 25-30% of your calories (especially from sources like milk protein or lean meats) alongside a calorie deficit can significantly improve your blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. Focus on the quality of the protein source and the overall food matrix.
a diet containing 30% energy intake from protein reduced insulin resistance and improved daily blood glucose concentration variability... in insulin-resistant women with obesity
Why this rating
The paper is a narrative review highlighting gaps; it cites observational and some interventional studies but notes conflicting epidemiological data.
Source
Exploring Opportunities to Better Characterize the Effects of Dietary Protein on Health across the Lifespan
John W. Carbone et al. · Advances in Nutrition · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.advnut.2024.100347
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