We’ve discussed on the show before how excess calories from protein are less likely to be stored as bodyfat, but how can this be? If so it must theoretically be due to the thermic effect of metabolizing protein. Today we review a research study that looks to verify if this is the mechanism. John always reviews the full-text of every article, but you may view the free abstract by clicking here: http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2015/01/14/ajcn.114.091769.abstract . This podcast is proudly sponsored by John’s premium exercise equipment and apparel company Barbell 1.
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