The impact of the dietary protein matrix on post-prandial plasma amino acid responses in vivo in healthy young females

Completed

• Conditions: Eiwit vertering; Protein digestion; protein availability

• Registration Number: NL-OMON51160
• Lead Sponsor: niversiteit Maastricht

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2022-03-23
• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

- Females
- Aged between 18-35 years
- Healthy, recreationally active (exercise at least 1 per two weeks and maximum
4 days a week)
- 18.5 <= BMI <= 30 kg/m2
- No physical limitations (i.e. able to perform all activities associated with
daily living in an independent manner).

Exclusion Criteria

- Smoking
- Lactose intolerant or allergies to milk proteins
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Metabolic disorders
- Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e.
corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne
medications).
- Chronic use of gastric acid suppressing medication or anti-coagulants
- Unstable weight over the last three months
- Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases
- Blood donation in the past 2 months
- Pregnant
- Third generation oral contraceptives

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>To compare the impact of protein in a solid (bar) and liquid (drink) form on<br /><br>post-prandial plasma amino acid concentration in vivo in healthy young females.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>To compare the impact of protein in a solid (bar) and liquid (drink) form on<br /><br>peak post-prandial amino acid concentration, overall post-prandial glucose and<br /><br>insulin responses, and hunger, desire to eat, and fullness in vivo in healthy<br /><br>young females.</p><br>