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Increasing Protein Intake: Same Weight Loss, Less Muscle Loss

For many, weight loss is an important part of treating low back pain. Whether the cause of back pain is the muscles or the spine. Being overweight puts more strain on the lumbar spine and muscles. Increasing the incidence of pain and injury. Along with an active lifestyle, a strong core, and a balanced diet, maintaining. A healthy weight helps your back stay healthy.

When losing weight to help relieve back pain. It's important to make sure the weight you're losing is fat and not muscle. Loss of core muscles can lead to poor posture. Improper body mechanics, and spinal instability. Exercise as part of weight loss can help you both lose weight and maintain muscle. But a new study suggests that adding more protein to your diet in conjunction with exercise. Can help maintain muscle better than exercise alone.
The researchers analyzed three groups of participants. One that received the daily recommended amount of protein and another. That received twice as much, and a final group. That received three times the daily recommended amount. Participants were fed these rations for 10 days before the diet. Then embarked on 3 weeks of controlled diet and exercise. With the only difference being protein intake between groups.

The researchers found that all participants lost almost. The same amount of weight in 3 weeks -- 7 pounds -- regardless of protein intake. Those who ate more than the recommended daily amount of protein. Saw no difference in muscle protein use between the 10-day pre-diet period. The diet period, while those who received the recommended amount. Saw a decrease in muscle proteinase. The high-protein dieters lost less muscle and more fat than the control group.

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The results of this study suggest that dieters can lose the same amount of weight. But have less muscle and more fat if they increase their protein intake. Although the results level off once you reach twice the recommended amount. Make sure you're eating a balanced diet rich in other healthy food groups. Then it's best to keep your intake to no more than twice the recommended amount.

If you have a medical condition and are trying to lose weight. It is best to consult with a dietitian or other health. Professional to ensure that your specific nutritional needs are met.
 

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