To lose weight, you could eat less protein rather than fewer calories, a new study suggests
. Scientists say restricting protein may be a "more attractive" strategy to shed pounds for some dieters.
The study was conducted on participants with metabolic syndrome - a term that combines diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The findings suggest cutting protein may be an easier way to shed pounds for people with these health problems. "The results suggest that protein restriction may be one of the key factors leading to the known benefits of dietary restriction. Protein restriction dieting may therefore be a more attractive nutritional strategy and easier to follow for people with metabolic syndrome."
One group was fed what the authors call a standard Western diet but with 25% fewer calories. For the second group, protein intake was reduced to 10%.
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