Gastric emptying and digestion of whey protein gels

Completed

• Conditions: Protein digestibility; Normal protein digestion; protein digestibility

• Registration Number: NL-OMON49394
• Lead Sponsor: Wageningen Universiteit

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

18-45 years old
Male
Apparently healthy (self-reported)
Healthy body weight, BMI 18.5 - 25 kg/m2
Speak and understand English without difficulty

Exclusion Criteria

* Vegan
* Whey protein allergy or intolerance (self-reported)
* Food sensitivities towards any of the ingredients
* Gastric disorders or regular gastric complaints, such as heart burn
* Use of proton pump inhibitors or other medication which alters the normal
functioning of the stomach
* Having a contra-indication to MRI scanning (including, but not limited to):
* Pacemakers and defibrillators
* Intraorbital or intraocular metallic fragments
* Ferromagnetic implants
* Claustrofobia
* An employ from Human Nutrition and Health (WUR)
* A student or intern from Chair of Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour (WUR)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Gastric emptying half-time (GE-t50) measured by MRI.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Protein hydrolyses will be quantified by MRI T1 and T2 during digestion. </p><br>