Effects of Milk Protein Concentrate on Overall Health During Weight Loss in Overweight/Obese Adults

Currently, over 47 million adults in the United States are known to have metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is comprised of a cluster of conditions including obesity, elevated
cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. People with metabolic syndrome have
an increased risk for the development of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and
diabetes. Recent studies have shown that a build-up of fat in the muscle of overweight and
obese people may partially explain the link between metabolic syndrome and the development
of chronic diseases. There is evidence to suggest that diets with a higher amount of protein
can improve some aspects of metabolic syndrome, including the build-up of fat in muscle. The
purpose of this study is to examine the effects of eating a larger amount of dairy-based
protein on risk factors for metabolic syndrome.

Inclusion Criteria:

BMI: 25-38 ,male or female; age 35-65 y; weight stable (± 3 kg) during last 3 months; no
acute illness; not diabetic, pregnant or lactating; not currently (or within last 3
months) following an exercise or weight loss program; non-smoking; not taking BP
medication; not lactose intolerant,

Exclusion Criteria:

Subjects will be excluded if baseline protein intake is less than 0.6 or greater than 1.6
g•kg-1•d-1 Subjects will also be excluded if they have any chronic or acute condition
which will increase risk of illness or injury during study participation as determined by
our study physician such as high BP, high fasting glucose, metabolic syndrome, etc.