Nutritional Intervention
Conditions
Keywords
novel protein, protein synthesis, older adults, alge
Brief summary
To assess the rested and postexercise muscle protein synthetic response following the ingestion of a flavourless algae protein source compared with whey protein in older adults.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTprotein
protein
Sponsors
University of Exeter
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Males and Females BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 Aged 65-80 years Recreationally Active
Exclusion criteria
Body mass index (BMI) \<18.5 or \>30 kg/m2 Any metabolic impairments Any cardiovascular impairments High blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) Any gastrointestinal disorders Any medications known to affect protein and/or amino acid metabolism A personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures or schizophrenia, motor disorder Chronic over the counter use of pharmaceuticals (\> 1 month) Allergic to any of the whole foods included in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postprandial muscle protein synthesis | 4 hours | unilateral exercise followed by protein ingestion (algae / whey) |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Primary ContactFreyja A.D Haigh, PhD
Outcome results
None listed