What evidence supports optimal fat loss rates for preserving lean mass?
Research, including a review by Barakat et al. (2020), indicates that a weight loss rate above 0.7% of body weight per week consistently predicts greater lean mass loss. The optimal rate for balancing fat loss with lean mass retention is around 0.5% of body weight per week.
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