Purified egg protein supplementation has beneficial effects on body composition, metabolism and eating behavior and results in a more sustained weight loss than low fat diet

Background: An increasing body of literature emphasizes the interest of moderate enrichment in protein for treating obesity and its metabolic consequences. However, egg proteins that are known to have the highest biological value have not been studied in this context. We investigated in self-restricted obese individuals with low Protein Intake (PI) (< 0.7 g.kg -1 .d - ) the effects of increasing PI up to 1.5 g.kg -1 .d - on body weight, body composition, eating behavior, Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and kidney function.