COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DAILY ADEQUATE DIETARY PROTEIN VERSUS WHEY PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION THROUGH OBESITY INDICES AMONG BODYBUILDERS

Abstract

This study aimed to compare the effects of 8-week training program with daily adequate dietary protein consumption versus whey protein supplementation on weight reduction. A total of 62 participants were recruited and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n=31) or the control group (n=31). The experimental group fulfilled its daily protein requirement through whey protein supplementation, while the control group obtained their protein from a regular daily protein diet. Both groups engaged in 8-week resistance training program. Measurements of age, height, and weight and body mass index (BMI) were taken before the program. After the 8-week intervention, both groups showed improvements in weight, indicating the effectiveness of the training program for weight reduction and body mass index (BMI) score improvement. However, the whey protein supplement group exhibited better outcomes in weight reduction and BMI compared to the control group. Although the difference was modest, it suggests that whey protein supplementation may have a beneficial impact on weight reduction and body composition when combined with resistance training. These findings highlight the potential advantage of using whey protein supplementation as part of a weight reduction program and support the incorporation of resistance training for achieving positive body composition changes.