Protein Ingestion Timing on Body Composition and Biochemical Markers in Resistance-trained Males
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- HypertrophyPhysical Performance
- Registration Number
- NCT05544955
- Lead Sponsor
- Marymount University
- Brief Summary
Protein ingestion timing is an important component for muscle accretion. The investigators hypothesized that protein ingestion timing could affect muscular adaptations and performance in resistance-trained men.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- performing resistance training at least three times a week for 1 year prior to the start of the study
- not taking any steroids or any illegal agents known to increase muscle size for at least 1 year prior to the start of the study
- no known medical issues
- sleeping for at least seven to eight hours during the 24-hour day
Exclusion Criteria
- non-willingness to continue protein ingestion or exercise protocols
- participation in exercise other than the prescribed resistance training program
- consumption of dietary supplement (other than the protein intervention) during the study period
- Missing more than one resistance training session or protein ingestion throughout the study period
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body Composition 12 weeks Total Lean mass, fat mass, and estimated VAT (g) will be assessed using whole-body DXA
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Muscular Strength 12 weeks Using 1 repetition maximum
Pull-ups 12 weeks Using the pull-up test
Muscular Endurance 12 weeks Using leg- and chest press exercises at 75% of the 1-RM
Creatinine and Urea Nitrogen 12 weeks Urine samples will be collected using standard procedures
Cholesterol Levels 12 weeks Using Fasting blood samples
Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, and GGT) 12 weeks Using Fasting blood samples
Jump testing 12 weeks Using the vertical and broad jump tests
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Marymount University
🇺🇸Arlington, Virginia, United States
Marymount University🇺🇸Arlington, Virginia, United States