Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

S1E786 - New Meta-Analysis: How to Burn Fat & Preserve Muscle While Dieting | Dr. Eric Helms

Published: April 20, 2026

Duration: 1:13:05

Vanessa Spina is joined by Dr. Eric Helms to break down the latest research onĀ protein intake during fat loss and what it really takes to preserve muscle while dieting.

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They discuss Dr. Helms' new meta-regression, whether more protein always leads to better outcomes, how lean mass retention changes depending on body fat level and calorie deficit size, and what the ideal evidence-based setup looks like for losing fat quickly without sacrificing muscle.

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