Research
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During an energy deficit, muscle protein synthesis (MPS) sensitivity to feeding is preserved with 2x and 3x RDA protein intake, but is inhibited with RDA protein intake.
When cutting calories, your body's ability to use protein for muscle building can be blunted if you don't eat enough protein. Ensure you consume at least 1.6g/kg of protein daily to keep your muscles responsive to meals and prevent muscle loss.
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the anabolic muscle response to a protein-rich meal during ED was not different (P>0.05) from WM for 2x-RDA and 3x-RDA, but was lower during ED than WM for those consuming RDA levels of protein
Why this rating
Uses stable isotope infusion and muscle biopsies, the gold standard for MPS measurement, in a controlled setting.
Source
Effects of high‐protein diets on fat‐free mass and muscle protein synthesis following weight loss: a randomized controlled trial
Stefan M. Pasiakos et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2013
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