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Table 3 Protein change theory studies showing muscular benefits of increased protein versus control

From: Dietary protein to maximize resistance training: a review and examination of protein spread and change theories

    Study

LP base intake (g/kg/day)

LP study intake (g/kg/day)

HP base intake (g/kg/day)

HP study intake (g/kg/day)

LP change (%)

HP change (%)

Consolazio, 1975 [3]

1.44

1.39

1.44

2.76

−3.5

91.7

Cribb, 2007 [4]

1.6

1.65

1.6

3.15

3.1

96.9

Demling, 2011 [5]

0.76

0.83

0.72

1.43

9.5

98.2

Hartman, 2007 [6]

1.4

1.65

1.4

1.8

17.9

28.6

Hulmi, 2009 [8]

1.3

1.5

1.4

1.71

15.4

22.1

Willoughby, 2007 [10]

2.06

2.21

2.15

2.57

7.3

19.5

Average % Change (g/kg):

    

8.3

59.5

  1. HP, higher protein; LP, lower protein.