The Effect of Ingesting a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Exercised Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults.

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Nutritional Intervention

• Registration Number: NCT06852547
• Lead Sponsor: University of Exeter

Brief Summary

To assess the rested and postexercise muscle protein synthetic response following the ingestion of a flavourless algae protein source compared with whey protein in older adults.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study Start: 2025-02-23
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-24
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-28
• Primary Completion: 2025-12-01
• Study Completion: 2026-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Males and Females BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 Aged 65-80 years Recreationally Active

Exclusion Criteria

Body mass index (BMI) <18.5 or >30 kg/m2 Any metabolic impairments Any cardiovascular impairments High blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) Any gastrointestinal disorders Any medications known to affect protein and/or amino acid metabolism A personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures or schizophrenia, motor disorder Chronic over the counter use of pharmaceuticals (> 1 month) Allergic to any of the whole foods included in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Postprandial muscle protein synthesis	4 hours	unilateral exercise followed by protein ingestion (algae / whey)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Health and Life Sciences; 🇬🇧 Exeter, United Kingdom