"More protein equals more weight loss": is it really true?

The nutritionist denies a very widespread and equally wrong belief.

This is one of the most widespread—and most misleading—beliefs when it comes to weight control. In reality, weight loss isn't achieved by consuming too much of a single nutrient, but by restoring the body's physiological balance. Protein certainly plays a role, but only when consumed in a simple, natural, and non-stimulating context. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass and promotes a feeling of satiety, helping to reduce overeating. However, the common mistake is to think that "more is better." Excessive protein intake, especially from concentrated and refined sources, overloads the excretory organs and increases the production of metabolic waste, hindering the body's natural self-regulation processes. In short, it's true to say that quality trumps quantity. When the body isn't busy managing excesses and toxins, hunger normalizes, blood sugar levels stabilize, and a healthy weight emerges spontaneously as an expression of health, not deprivation.

Peter Senette

Nutritionist and researcher