Protein Timing
The strategic distribution of protein intake across meals to preserve muscle mass and enhance satiety.
Plain English
Patient-Friendly Explanation
Protein timing refers to when you eat protein throughout the day, not just how much. Spreading protein intake evenly across meals helps preserve muscle during weight loss, keeps you feeling fuller for longer, and supports your metabolism better than eating most of your protein in one meal.
Medical
Clinical Definition
Strategic protein distribution — typically 25–30 g of high-quality protein per meal — maximises muscle protein synthesis and satiety while minimising muscle loss during caloric restriction. Studies show that consuming protein within 2 hours post-exercise enhances recovery and lean mass preservation. This approach is particularly important during pharmacotherapy or post-bariatric surgery when lean mass preservation is critical.
Key Insight
Why It Matters
Losing weight should not mean losing muscle. Dr. Joseph Wang's programme includes personalised protein targets and timing strategies to help you achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss.
Sources
Reviewed against standard medical references.
Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is general health education, not medical advice. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.