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Protein Needs During Weight Loss: Why 1.6 g/kg May Be the Sweet Spot

New evidence supports higher protein intake to preserve lean mass during weight loss and strength training

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May 31, 2025
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Personal Note: An approach similar to this worked for me

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Emerging studies suggest consuming 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day double the current minimum recommendation may significantly boost fat loss and lean mass gains during weight loss, especially when combined with strength training.

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Dr. Eugene J. Lucas, a b…

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