A study by Bellisle, et al. looked at the proposed benefit of frequent meals on the thermic effect of food (TEF). While the researchers found support that TEF was higher with frequent feedings, the results were neither unanimous nor significant, concluding that the intake side of the energy balance equation is still paramount.(1)
Another study by Burke et al. looked at equal 24-hour carbohydrate intakes divided into feedings every four-hours versus every hour. There was no significant difference in muscle glycogen storage between the two groups.(2)
Finally, a study by Norton found that while frequent "dosing" of amino acids is common practice, it's unlikely that eating another meal 2-3 hours after the first would be sufficient to induce another rise in protein synthesis since amino acid/leucine levels are already elevated.
Norton concludes that it may, therefore, be more useful to consume larger amounts of protein at a meal and wait longer between protein doses than the 2-3 hours typically recommended in the bodybuilding community.(3)
Disregarding personal bias or tradition and looking at the objective science, clearly there's no major difference between smaller, more frequent meals or larger meals spaced out further apart for fat loss, and metabolic factors related to fat loss (dietary induced thermogenesis, 24-hour energy expenditure, etc.).
References
Bellisle et al. 1997. Meal frequency and energy balance. Br J Nutr Apr;77 Suppl 1:S57-70.
Burke, et al. 1996. Muscle glycogen storage after prolonged exercise: effect of the frequency of carbohydrate feedings. Am J Clin Nutr 64(1): 115-119.
Norton, L. 2008. Optimal protein intake and meal frequency to support maximal protein synthesis and muscle mass. SlideShare.
Zrodlo :
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/deep_mealfrequency_thoughts
Jak jestes kulturysta to t-nation pewnie znasz oni zwylel tez wiedza co pisza, jedynie ich opinie na temat suplementow mozna se wsadzic w d.... bo promuja swoje mocno za drogie produkty. Ale jak chodzi o diete i dziwganie to naprawde chyba moje ulubione zrodlo (nie wszysyc autorzy ale mam kilku ulubionych)
Mnostwo osob stosuje ta diete, zawodnicy MMA, kulturysci, no i jak juz sie pojawilo na Elite FTS to musze sprobowac jedyna wada to ze ta diete stosowal :
Serge Nubret
A wszycy wiemy co sie z nim stalo! Nie zyje! ;)
R.I.P. :D
Wiec ta dieta to nie jest nowa rzecz tylko nagle znowu ja "odkryli".
Zmieniony przez - leyus w dniu 2012-10-14 21:11:42
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