The impact of ingesting a whole-food animal-based versus plant-based protein rich meal on the muscle protein synthetic response in healthy older men and wome

Completed

• Conditions: This study will evaluate the skeletal muscle anabolic response following the ingestion of a protein rich meal; Muscle Growth; Muscle protein synthesis

• Registration Number: NL-OMON51257
• Lead Sponsor: niversiteit Maastricht

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 9 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 31

Inclusion Criteria

- Aged 65-85 years
- Body mass index 18.5 * 30 kg/m2
- Healthy
- Having given informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Allergy for one of the food items used
- >5% weight change in the previous 6 months
- Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg
- Participating in a structured (progressive) exercise program
- Smoking
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders
- Diagnosed metabolic disorders (e.g. diabetes)
- Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e.
corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories).
- Chronic use of gastric acid suppressing medication
- Chronic use of anti-coagulants
- Recent (<1 year) participation in amino acid tracer
(L-[ring-13C6]-phenylalanine and L-[3,5-2H2]-tyrosine studies
- Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases
- Blood donation in the past 2 months
- Strict vegan diet

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified