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Conditions
Interventions
Test group (Study One):A three-phase, randomized, double-blind, crossover controlled design will be employed, with a planned enrollment of 12 subjects. Each subject will receive, in a randomized order
PL group (Study Two):Following each resistance training session, subjects receive an amount of maltodextrin placebo equivalent to that provided to the HotRule Hexa-Protein Powder group.
HotRule group (Study Two):Following each resistance training session, subjects receive 30 g of HotRule Hexa-Protein Powder.
Sponsors
Guangzhou Sport University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 24 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for Study one: (1) Male university students aged 18–24 years. (2) BMI: 18.5–24 kg/m². (3) In good general health with no history of gastrointestinal disorders, hematological diseases, or allergies. Inclusion criteria for Study two: (1) Male university students aged 18–24 years. (2) Had not engaged in systematic resistance training (>= 3 times per week) in the six months prior to the study. (3) Blood pressure <= 140/90 mmHg, free from diagnosed metabolic, cardiovascular, or motor disorders; confirmed to be healthy via a routine medical screening questionnaire; and cleared for exercise participation based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for Study one: (1) With a history of gastrointestinal or hematological diseases. (2) Allergy to the trial protein or related ingredients. (3) History of supplement or medication use within the past 6 months, or presence of unhealthy habits such as smoking or alcohol consumption. Exclusion criteria for Study two: (1) Presence of underlying medical conditions known to affect muscle metabolism (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular diseases). (2) Allergy to the trial protein or related ingredients. (3) History of dietary supplement or medication use within the past six months, or engagement in lifestyle habits such as smoking or alcohol consumption.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Levels of amino acids in plasma (Study One);Body composition (Study Two);Body circumference (Study Two);Muscle thickness (Study Two);Maximum Muscle Strength (1RM: Bench Press, deep squat) (Study Two) ;Muscular Endurance (Bench Press, deep squat) (Study Two) ;Knee Isokinetic Muscle Strength (Study Two);Exercise performance (RPE, heart rate, vertical jump, standing long jump, triple hop test) (Study Two); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surface myoelectricity (Study Two);Blood indicators (insulin-like growth factor-1, testosterone, glucagon-like peptide-1, vitamin E, vitamin D3, growth hormone, cortisol, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase, myoglobin, urea nitrogen) (Study Two);Bowel reactions (Bowel tolerance questionnaire, bowel habit diary) (Study Two); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYanlong Niu
School of Sport and Health, Guangzhou Sport University
Outcome results
None listed