Research
Neural
Worse than normal scores on the Daily Analysis of Life Demands of Athletes (DALDA) were likely more harmful during the MPMF diet compared to the HPLF diet.
Athletes may experience higher stress levels when following a moderate-protein moderate-fat diet.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Worse than normal scores on DALDA part A, part B and the part A 'diet' item were likely more harmful during MPMF than HPLF.
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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