There is dispute among researchers about the efficacy and safety of various high-protein diets.
Efficiency Increased protein consumption is shown to increase muscle mass, improve muscle adaptations to resistance training, and reduce muscle loss in periods of energy and nutrient deficit. High-protein low-calorie diets are often used in the setting of treating obesity. A high-protein diet does not significantly improve blood pressure and
glycemic control in people with type 2
diabetes.
Safety In 2001, the
American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee issued a recommendation against some high-protein diets such as the Atkins diet and Protein Power. The committee noted potential health risks of these diets and how there are no long-term scientific studies to support their efficacy and safety. Though, a 2023 umbrella review found no evidence that higher protein intake (> 0.8 g/kg body weight/day) does specifically trigger CKD. According to the American Heart Association, high-protein diets that contain high amounts of saturated fat increase risk of
coronary artery disease and
cancer. •
Atkins diet •
Dukan Diet •
Montignac diet •
Protein Power •
Scarsdale diet •
Stillman diet •
Sugar Busters! •
Zone diet •
Protein-sparing modified fast (diet) == See also ==