Moderate-protein diet
Moderate-protein diet has been studied in 5 papers since 2016: 4 trials in people, 1 in animals; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Nov 3, 2026: “Exploratory serum renal biomarker and eGFR responses to high-protein diets during resistance versus concurrent training in resistance-trained men”.
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At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 2 countries.
“MyoPS in the HIGH condition remained constant (P = 1.000), but MOD decreased over time (P = 0.023).”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- Funders: Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution and 1 more
- 2 of 3 findings with company ties
- Human trial4
- Animals1
Studies in people
1 study gave moderate-protein diet to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
down: Decreases myofibrillar protein synthesis rateP = 0.023 | Trial3 weeks | 20 peopleBoth47 ± 1 yearsMidlife adults; during resistance training | The Journal of physiology, Jul 29, 2021 |
What did studies of moderate-protein diet find?
3Studies of moderate-protein diet measured 3 outcomes: lipids, blood glucose and myofibrillar protein synthesis rate.
Lipids
downin mice1
1 study
Lipids
downin mice1
Moderate-protein diet decreases lipids in mice (isocaloric diet with varying protein percentages).
“whereas the moderate-protein diet suppressed lipid contents and lowered the levels of blood glucose and lipids.”
Animalsisocaloric diet with varying protein percentagestwo months
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Blood glucose
downin mice1
1 study
Blood glucose
downin mice1
Moderate-protein diet decreases blood glucose in mice (isocaloric diet with varying protein percentages).
“whereas the moderate-protein diet suppressed lipid contents and lowered the levels of blood glucose and lipids.”
Animalsisocaloric diet with varying protein percentagestwo months
GeroScience
Myofibrillar protein synthesis rate
downin humans1
1 study
Myofibrillar protein synthesis rate
downin humans1
Moderate-protein diet decreases myofibrillar protein synthesis rate in humans during resistance training (P = 0.023).
“MyoPS in the HIGH condition remained constant (P = 1.000), but MOD decreased over time (P = 0.023).”
Human trialduring resistance trainingskeletal muscle1.06 ± 0.22 g kg−1 day−13 weeksn = 20
The Journal of physiology