Is Protein Really the Secret to Weight Loss? The Study Shaking Up the Diet World

The article examines the role of protein in the world of diets, citing a University of Wisconsin-Madison study that analyzed over 350 studies and raised the possibility that excessive consumption of animal protein, especially among those who are not physically active, may accelerate aging and harm metabolism. Israeli experts, Dr. Liana Badirli-Yosef and Gil Granot, comment on the findings and emphasize the importance of balance and calories.

The article deals with the protein craze in the diet world and raises the question of whether excessive consumption could be harmful. It cites a University of Wisconsin-Madison study that analyzed more than 350 studies and raised the possibility that excessive consumption of animal protein, especially among people who are not physically active, may be linked to accelerated aging and impaired metabolism. Dr. Liana Badirli-Yosef, director of the multidisciplinary obesity clinic at Meir Hospital, calls it "a flash of new thought." Gil Granot, CEO of IsraelBody, emphasizes that protein is important but in moderation. The article also includes a laboratory test of two products, yogurt and pretzels, which found 9 grams of protein per 100 grams in yogurt and 48 grams in pretzels, and the data matched the packaging. The experts conclude that there are no magic tricks and state that calories determine the direction of weight loss, while the quality of weight loss is influenced by the composition of macronutrients. They recommend a structured diet, appropriate portions, and balance alongside physical activity.