The effects of whey protein and HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) supplementation on muscle strength and muscle mass during resistance exercise training in healthy young males

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Sarcopenia; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000197437
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Stuart Phillips

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-02-15
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1-Male
2-Aged 18-30 years old
3-Non-obese (Body mass index less than or equal to 30kg per square meter)
4-Non-smoker
5-Healthy based on questionnaire responses (see exclusion criteria)
6-Recreationally active (exercising ~2x/week) with some resistance training experience (no more than 2 times weekly) allowed.

Exclusion Criteria

1-Any acute or chronic illness, cardiac, pulmonary, liver, or kidney abnormalities, uncontrolled hypertension, insulin- or non-insulin dependent diabetes or other metabolic disorders–all ascertained through medical history screening questionnaires
2-Arthritic conditions
3-Individuals who consume any analgesic or anti-inflammatory drug(s),
prescription or non-prescription, chronically will be excluded
4-A history of neuromuscular complications
5-Individuals on any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroides, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription strength acne medications).
6-Extensive history of RE training in the year prior to study entry.
7-Answer ‘yes’ to any question on the PAR-Q Screening questionnaire

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified