More Protein, More Fat Loss? Dr. Jose Antonio

In this episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa sits down with sports nutrition scientist Dr. Jose Antonio , one of the world's leading researchers on protein metabolism and body composition. Dr. Antonio is widely known for his groundbreaking protein overfeeding studies , which found that participants consuming extremely high protein diets did not gain body fat — and in some cases actually lost more fat — even while eating more calories. In this conversation, Vanessa and Dr. Antonio explore the fascinating metabolic reasons why protein behaves differently in the body, including its thermic effect, impact on satiety, and role in preserving lean mass during fat loss. They also discuss the newly evolving protein recommendations, how protein interacts with carbohydrates and fats in the diet, and why certain athletes may benefit from lower carbohydrate approaches depending on their sport and metabolic demands. If your goal is fat loss, body recomposition, or maintaining muscle while dieting, this episode offers a deep dive into the science behind why prioritizing protein can be such a powerful strategy. In This Episode • Why protein overfeeding studies showed more calories did not lead to fat gain • The metabolic reasons protein calories behave differently in the body • How high protein intake supports fat loss and lean muscle preservation • The science behind the thermic effect of protein • Why newer protein recommendations are increasing • How protein, carbohydrates, and fats interact to influence body composition • Why certain athletes may benefit from lower carbohydrate strategies Timeline Mitopure Gummies — The Urolithin A supplement for energy and healthy aging, now in delicious strawberry gummies. Get 20% off at timeline.com/vanessa Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library - Coming Soon! Vanessa shares her behind-the-scenes system built from the approach she used to lose 14+ lbs of body fat while preserving lean mass. Join the waitlist: Sign up HERE to be the first to know when it has been released! 👉

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More Protein, More Fat Loss? Dr. Jose Antonio is an episode from Fast Keto with Ketogenic Girl by Vanessa Spina.

This episode is 50:11 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2026.

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