
The Optimal Protein Podcast
New Meta-Analysis: How to Burn Fat & Preserve Muscle While Dieting | Dr. Eric Helms
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20 Apr 2026 · 1h 13m
Protein intakeMuscle growthNutrition basics
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Vanessa Spina is joined by Dr. Eric Helms to break down the latest research on protein intake during fat loss and what it really takes to preserve muscle while dieting. 🔗 PSMF LIBRARY (PRE-ORDER)Time Limited Offer The PSMF Library is officially live for pre-order 🎉 get the LAUNCH discount HERE They discuss Dr. Helms' new meta-regression, whether more protein always leads to better outcomes, how lean mass retention changes depending on body fat level and calorie deficit size, and what the ideal e