Whey Protein and Reduced Hepatic Fat Content

Doses used in studies

g/day: 60 (median 60, IQR 60–60) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 4 weeks · IQR 4 weeks–4 weeks · Range 4 weeks–4 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Does whey protein supplementation during resistance exercise have additional benefits for decreasing hepatic fat content?

2023-05-27
RCT · n = 34
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 20(1)
- Chae-Been Kim
- Hyoung-Su Park
- Hye-Jin Kim
- Hong-Soo Kim
- Jung-Jun Park

PubMed: 37245070
DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2023.2217783

5 Insights on

Reduced Hepatic Fat Content

High evidence
Adults

When comparing the pre- and mid-tests, both groups also had significantly reduced CAP (PSG, p = .027; CG, p = .028), but there was a significant difference in the amount of change in CAP between the two groups (PSG, -47.2 ± 25.4 dB/m; CG, -19.5 ± 15.1 dB/m; p = .042).

Effect: Beneficial
Effect size: Large
Significant: Yes
Dose: 60 g/day