Effects of Increased, Egg-Based Protein Intake on Muscle Composition,
Completed
- Conditions
- InflammationHypertrophyMuscle CompositionSarcopenia
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: Dietary Protein Intake
- Registration Number
- NCT01396915
- Lead Sponsor
- Purdue University
- Brief Summary
This study is designed to assess the effect of a diet-controlled nutrition program utilizing an egg-based higher protein diet on muscle composition and size, and indices of metabolic health and markers of systemic inflammation in older men and women who are slightly overweight.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 22
Inclusion Criteria
- Men and Women between the ages of 55-80
- Body Mass Index between 27-35
- Non Diabetic
- Normal liver, kidney and heart functions within 10% of clinical normalcy
- Not currently following a weight loss or other special /non balanced diets
- weight stable
Exclusion Criteria
- fasting glucose > 110 mg/dl
- blood pressure > 160/110 mm Hg
- plasma total cholesterol > 260 mg/dl
- LDL-cholesterol >160mg/dl
- triacylglycerol>400 mg/dl
- >than 1 hour/week of habitual aerobic and /or resistance exercise
- Currently taking prescribed blood thinners
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description High or Normal Dietary Protein Intake Dietary Protein Intake -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Effects of Increased, Egg-Based Protein Intake on Muscle Composition, Metabolic Health and Systemic Inflammation in Obese, Older Adults December 31, 2013 Anticipated subject recruitment completion
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Purdue University
🇺🇸W. Lafayette, Indiana, United States