Health
High-protein weight loss diets can work
Scientists have shown that instead of counting calories for weight loss, we would do better to boost the protein content of our diet.
Jul 3, 2014
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News tagged with protein intake
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Protein preserves muscle and physical function in dieting postmenopausal women
Dieting postmenopausal women who want to avoid losing muscle as they lose fat should pay attention to a new University of Illinois study. Adding protein throughout the day not only holds hunger pangs at bay so that dieters ...
Aug 10, 2011
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Overweight & Obesity
Lack of protein drives overeating
(Medical Xpress)—Humans' instinctive appetite for protein is so powerful that we are driven to continue eating until we get the right amount of protein, even if it means consuming far more energy than we need, according ...
Nov 7, 2013
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Inflammatory disorders
Higher protein intake may curb age-related inflammation
We often hear that consuming protein may benefit people hoping to lose weight or build muscle mass. Now Tufts researchers have found that protein intake may also be associated with slower progression of age-related inflammation.
Jun 11, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health
Fermentation of protein in the gut could release toxins into the body's circulation and affect the brain's access to neurotransmitter compounds, according to an international study by Monash University researchers.
Mar 10, 2023
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Health
New analysis proves protein supplements provide significant benefits for weight lifters
The debate is over. Dietary protein supplements significantly improve muscle strength and size when taken by healthy adults who lift weights, a determination reached by McMaster scientists who analyzed dozens of research ...
Feb 7, 2018
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Genetics
Anti-ageing hormone receptors
(Medical Xpress)—A reduced caloric intake increases life expectancy in many species. But how diet prolongs the lives of model organisms such as fruit flies and roundworms has remained a mystery until recently.
Aug 7, 2013
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Health
'Eating more protein' strategy helps women lose weight
(HealthDay)—Women who report "eating more protein" as a weight loss strategy achieve weight loss over two years, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
May 11, 2013
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Medical research
Scientists find new point of access for targeting eating disorders and obesity
Scientists have identified a potential drug target for treating obesity and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, a condition for which no therapeutics are currently available.
Apr 22, 2021
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Nordic lower-protein diet could hold key to instilling healthier eating habits in babies, new study finds
Starting babies and toddlers on a lower protein Nordic-style diet with a greater focus on plant-based food may be the key to healthier eating habits, according to new research being presented today at the 54th Annual Meeting ...
Jun 23, 2022
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