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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Age between 18 and 35 y • BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2 • Prior experience with weight lifting exercise
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Celiac disease • Lactose intolerance • Smoking • Diabetes • Cancer • Cardiovascular Disease • Donated blood within the last 3 months • Pregnant • Hormone replacement therapy • Third generation oral contraceptives • Diagnosed GI tract diseases • Arthritic conditions • A history of neuromuscular problems • Any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription strength acne medications) or anticoagulants. • Hypertension, high blood pressure that is above 140/90 mmHg
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Myofibrillar and connective tissue protein synthesis rates. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plasma amino acid concentrations, upper thigh muscle thickness and body composition. | — |
Contacts
Maastricht University, Dep. Human Biology