A high-protein diet reduces liver fat content and improves glomerular filtration rate in subjects with type 2 diabetes

High-protein diet has shown favourable but also adverse effects in type 2 diabetic subjects. Nevertheless, the origin of the protein and its role in metabolism needs further investigation. A clinical study compared two isocaloric high-protein diets of animal (AP) and respectively plant (PP) origin and evaluated in detail their effects in type 2 diabetes. Individuals with type 2 diabetes were randomized to either high-animal protein or high-plant protein diet (25 – 30% protein, 40% carbohydrates, 30 – 35% fat) for 6 weeks. The AP diet was rich in meat and dairy foods, while the PP group received products with hig…