Dr.SurgeonPGH said:Distribution matters less than total but it is not nothing.
That reframing is the part I needed. I will report back once I have actually tried it.
From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
DEXA scan update relevant to protein intake:
Scanned at months 0, 6, and 12. Here are the body comp numbers:
| Baseline | Month 6 | Month 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total mass | 262 lbs | 212 lbs | 209 lbs |
| Fat mass | 112 lbs | 82 lbs | 44 lbs |
| Lean mass | 150 lbs | 149 lbs | 156 lbs |
| Body fat % | 39% | 35% | 23% |
Lean mass preserved — actually GAINED 1-2 lbs thanks to progressive overload + 1.6g/kg protein. The protein intake discussion needs to include body comp data, not just scale weight.
Dr.RheumBOS said:Read four things before the headline number.
Pushing back on Dr.RheumBOS here. I would add the less popular caveat: these trial populations under-represented several groups, older adults and the highest BMI categories among them. The results probably generalise, and "probably" should be stated as an assumption rather than dropped.
Happy to go further on any of that.
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