[HTML][HTML] Potential importance of leucine in treatment of obesity and the metabolic syndrome
DK Layman, DA Walker - The Journal of nutrition, 2006 - Elsevier
Diets with total protein intake> 1.5 g· kg− 1· d− 1 and carbohydrate intake< 150 g/d are
effective for treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome. These diets
improve body composition and enhance glycemic control. During weight loss, protein-rich
diets reduce loss of lean tissue and increase loss of body fat. Specific mechanisms to
explain each of these clinical outcomes remain to be fully elucidated. We propose that keys
to understanding the relationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates are the …
effective for treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome. These diets
improve body composition and enhance glycemic control. During weight loss, protein-rich
diets reduce loss of lean tissue and increase loss of body fat. Specific mechanisms to
explain each of these clinical outcomes remain to be fully elucidated. We propose that keys
to understanding the relationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates are the …