The P Component Part 2

Previous research shows that increased dietary protein consumption during calorie‐restricted IF protocols substantially enhances FFM preservation, suggesting enhanced protein synthesis. Given the well‐established greater amount of leucine present in animal protein sources, including whey protein, IF‐P improved FFM retention compared with CR. In some cases, IF protocols induce losses of FFM up to 60% of the total weight lost. However, the current study minimized losses of absolute FFM to 20% and increased relative amounts by more than double in IF‐P compared with CR (6% vs. 3%).