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What is Our Upper Limit for Protein? EP 183

Episode Summary

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the upper limits for protein digestion, absorption, and utilization in humans and whether higher protein diets help with weight loss.

Episode Notes

[0:00] - Intro

[0:43] - Upper limits of protein digestion, absorption, and utilization

[9:00] - Effects of protein on weight loss and fat loss

[20:45] - Application of these concepts in nutrition coaching

Studies Cited

1. Trommelen J, van Lieshout GAA, Nyakayiru J, Holwerda AM, Smeets JSJ, Hendriks FK, van Kranenburg JMX, Zorenc AH, Senden JM, Goessens JPB, Gijsen AP, van Loon LJC. The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans. Cell Rep Med. 2023 Dec 19;4(12):101324. doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101324. PMID: 38118410; PMCID: PMC10772463.
2. Weigle, D. S., Breen, P. A., Matthys, C. C., Callahan, H. S., Meeuws, K. E., Burden, V. R., & Purnell, J. Q. (2005). A high-protein diet induces sustained reductions in appetite, ad libitum caloric intake, and body weight despite compensatory changes in diurnal plasma leptin and ghrelin concentrations. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 82(1), 41–48.