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Table 4 Protein change theory studies showing no > 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 (%)

Eliot, 2008 [22]

0.93

0.9

0.99

1.07

−3.3

8.3

Kukuljan, 2009 [20]

1.32

1.31

1.26

1.4

−0.8

10.7

Mielke, 2009 [25]

1.29

1.15

1.36

1.06

−10.6

−3.2

Rankin, 2004 [19]

1.3

1.2

1.2

1.3

−7.7

8.3

Verdijk, 2009 [18]

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.1

0

0

White, 2009 [24]

0.88

0.87

0.89

1.02

−0.9

15.1

Average % Change (g/kg):

    

−3.9

6.5

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