Research
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High protein intake is the most satiating macronutrient per calorie and promotes weight loss and fat loss when combined with calorie restriction, primarily by preserving lean mass and increasing energy expenditure.
Eating more protein helps you feel full and lose weight, especially if you are also eating fewer calories or exercising. It helps keep your muscles while you lose fat. However, just eating protein without exercise won't necessarily make you a better athlete or significantly stronger.
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Dietary protein is the most satiating macronutrient per calorie... high-protein diets generally reduce food intake... resulting weight loss is also associated with increased energy expenditure and improvements in various metabolic and/or cardiovascular end points.
Why this rating
Consistent evidence in humans and rodents for satiety and weight loss.
Source
Protein-Restricted Diets and Their Impact on Metabolic Health and Aging
Sora Q. Kim et al. · Annual Review of Nutrition · 2025
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