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Understanding the Role of Protein During Calorie Restriction Weight Loss Efforts
Protein supplementation and consumption have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years in the ongoing cultural health/fitness focus for weight loss, body recomposition, hormone health, and disease prevention. With this much positive press, it can feel like protein is the answer to that age-old issue of losing that extra bit of belly fat or the persisting love handles. Protein powders, protein cereals, protein doughnuts, and so many more options are popping up every week at your local grocery store! But how does protein intake actually impact your weight loss efforts? And is protein the integral piece of the weight loss conundrum, or just another fad diet trend that will eventually fade?