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Mycoprotein and Muscle Protein Synthetic Response

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Anabolic Response to Mycoprotein and Micronutrient Ingeston
Registration Number
NCT04084652
Lead Sponsor
University of Exeter
Brief Summary

Dietary protein is vital for the preservation of health and optimal adaptation to training. However, traditional animal proteins come with a number of economic, environmental, and ethical issues. Accordingly, there is a need to develop an understanding of the utility of more sustainable non-animal derived dietary proteins to support our nutrition. Mycoprotein, produced by Quorn Foods™, has recently been shown to stimulate a greater anabolic response within skeletal muscle compared with milk protein, suggesting its utility within sports nutrition. However, it is unclear what accounted for the greater anabolic response of mycoprotein. One explanation could be the non-protein nutrients contained within mycoprotein (e.g. fibre, carbohydrate, fat or micronutrients).

Therefore, the present study will compare the muscle anabolic response between mycoprotein (MYC) as a whole food and the protein isolated from mycoprotein (PIM).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI between 18 and 30.
  • Resistance trained
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any metabolic impairments.
  • Cardio/pulmonary diseases.
  • Chronic use of over the counter pharmaceuticals
  • A personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures or schizophrenia.
  • Allergic to mycoprotein/Quorn/edible fungi/environmental mould products.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Muscle protein synthesis7.5 hours

The rate of synthesis of new muscle protein (Fractional Synthetic Rate %/h)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood Glucose7.5 hours

The levels of glucose in the blood

Plasma Amino Acid Kinetics7.5 hours

The rate of appearance of amino acids ingested in the drink

Serum Insulin7.5 hours

The levels of insulin in blood serum

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Exeter

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Exeter, United Kingdom

University of Exeter
🇬🇧Exeter, United Kingdom

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