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Research of algae as a alternative protein source in human

Research of algae as a alternative protein source in human

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00034616
Enrollment
12
Registered
2024-07-25
Start date
2024-10-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

Group 1: control (breadroll without algae) On the first intervention day, the body composition of the participants will be measured using a SECA scale. On the intervention day, the participants will
30min
45min
1,5
2,5
10 und 24 h) and urin (1
5h) samples will be taken before eating the breadroll (without algae) as baseline and on predefined timepoints throughout the day. Group 2: breadroll with algae powder On the intervention day, the p
5h) samples will be taken before eating the breadroll (with algae powder) as baseline and on predefined timepoints throughout the day. Group 3: breadroll with N-labeled algae powder On the intervent
5h) samples will be taken before eating the breadroll (with N-labeled algae powder) as baseline and on predefined timepoints throughout the day.

Sponsors

ZIEL Institute for Food and Health
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy men and women between the age of 18 and 40 BMI 18-30 kg/m2 Non-smoker letter of agreement in writing

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Smoker Diseases affecting nutrient absorption, digestive function, metabolism, or excretion Severe chronic diseases (e.g., Hepatitis B and C, diabetes mellitus) Pregnant and breastfeeding women Known allergies or intolerances to any of the tested foods

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The influence of algae protein on amino acid bio-availability after ingestion of a commercial chlorella pyrenoidosa powder product from ALIGA microalgae using targeted metabolomics-method.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The influence of secondary plant metabolites intake and amino acid transporter variants on the amino acid absorption.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactThomas Skurk

ZIEL institute for Food and Health

skurk@tum.de+49 8161 71 2007

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026