2006年の研究を紹介します。低糖質ダイエットは十分なタンパク質を摂取していれば筋タンパク質の異化(筋肉の分解)を防ぐ可能性があることが示唆されました。
Although more long-term studies are needed before a firm conclusion can be drawn, it appears, from most literature studied, that a VLCARB is, if anything, protective against muscle protein catabolism during energy restriction, provided that it contains adequate amounts of protein.
Very-low-carbohydrate diets and preservation of muscle mass
