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High-Protein Diets for Weight Loss

The effectiveness of high-protein diets compared to high-carbohydrate diets for weight loss maintenance beyond 12 months.

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Jan 8, 2026

What long‑term randomized trials exist comparing high‑protein versus high‑carbohydrate diets for weight maintenance beyond 12 months?

Long-term randomized trials directly comparing higher‑protein to higher‑carbohydrate diets beyond 12 months are limited but do exist, and collectively show small, sometimes transient advantages for hi...

Jan 8, 2026

How do short‑term satiety effects from high‑protein low‑calorie foods translate into long‑term weight maintenance?

Short‑term satiety from high‑protein, low‑calorie foods is well documented to reduce hunger, lower ad‑libitum calorie intake, and increase diet‑induced thermogenesis, producing faster initial weight l...