Plant Protein Supplementation Within a Healthy Lifestyle Modulates Plasma Circulating Amino Acids and Improves the Health Status of Overweight Individuals

"All participants followed a low-energy diet (1315 kcal/daily) based on Mediterranean diet for 12 weeks, supplement with 20 g / day of hemp protein. The specific menu was designed by a trainee nutritionist. The program prescribed five meals a day, with the time customized to fit the lifestyle of each patient. Based on the baseline metabolism, the energy and nutritional parameters of every patient were computed. Patients reported the dietary intake data daily.~The intervention included face to face visit every two weeks, individual nutrition counseling and education sessions."