Research
Neural
A high-protein low-fat (HPLF) diet during short-term weight loss may be more effective at mitigating mood disturbance, fatigue, diet dissatisfaction, and stress than a moderate-protein moderate-fat (MPMF) diet.
Practitioners may consider recommending a high-protein low-fat diet for athletes aiming to lose weight while minimizing stress and fatigue.
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A HPLF diet during short-term weight loss may be more effective at mitigating mood disturbance, fatigue, diet dissatisfaction, and stress than a MPMF diet.
Why this rating
Based on the double-blind crossover pilot study design.
Source
High-Protein, Low-Fat, Short-Term Diet Results in Less Stress and Fatigue Than Moderate-Protein, Moderate-Fat Diet During Weight Loss in Male Weightlifters: A Pilot Study
Eric R. Helms et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2014
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