Amino Acid Oxidation of Whole-Food Protein: a Dose-Response Crossover Trial in Young Adults

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorMaastricht University Medical Center

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the amino acid oxidation dose-response relationship of ingested whole-food protein in healthy adults. In a randomized, crossover design, 20 young, healthy adult males and females aged 18-35 years, will consume a dinner consisting of 0.32, 0.74, and 1.32 g protein・kg BM-1 (corresponding to 1, 2, and 4 minced beef patties, respectively) during 3 separate experimental trials.The main study endpoint is the amino acid oxidation of ingested protein over a 24-h period.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Aged between 18-35 years

BMI between 18.5-30 kg/m2

Healthy, recreationally active (exercise at least once per two weeks and a maximum of four days per week)

No physical limitations (i.e., able to perform all activities associated with daily living independently)

Disqualifiers

Smoking

Vegan, vegetarian, or does not consume beef protein

Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders

Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne medications)

Trial design

Design model

Crossover

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Food proteins

    Dietary supplement

    Dinner meal consisting of minced beef protein.

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: Dinner consisting of 0.32 g protein・kg BM-1Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Dinner consisting of 0.74 g protein・kg BM-1Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Dinner consisting of 1.32 g protein・kg BM-1Experimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Amino acid oxidation of ingested protein

Amino acid oxidation; compared between interventions to determine the dose-response relationship of amino acid oxidation to ingested whole-food protein.

Time frame
Over the 24 hour timeframe following protein ingestion

Secondary outcomes

1

Plasma amino acid response of ingested protein

Plasma amino acid response; comparison between interventions to determine the plasma amino acid response to different amounts of ingested whole-food protein.

Time frame
Over the 24 hour timeframe following protein ingestion

Other outcomes

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