What it is
Regulatory status: dietary practice
Mechanism evidence: human
At a glance
What it is, why people use it, the evidence, and what to know before trying it.
Why people use it
- Daily protein distribution
- Muscle-protein synthesis
- Satiety
Evidence at a glance
Adequate total daily protein and resistance training matter more than a universal dinner target. Evidence on even distribution is mixed, so a fixed 50 g last meal should be treated as one person's practice rather than general prescribing.
Confidence: moderate
Safety notes
Known cautions from reviewed sources.
High-protein targets can displace other nutrients and may require adjustment in kidney disease, pregnancy, frailty, eating disorders or medically prescribed diets.
Forms and variants
This review does not automatically apply to:
- protein supplement alone
- protein-focused breakfast
- high-protein diet without meal timing
Seen in protocols
Public protocols that include Protein-focused evening meal. Open one to see the full context and source.