None listed
Conditions
Interventions
- Low-glycated milk protein + 2 grams leucine
- High-glycated milk protein + 2 grams leucine
- Water placebo
Sponsors
Maastricht University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Males - Aged between 18-35 years - Healthy, recreationally active (participating in recreational sports activities = 1 and = 6 h per week, with a maximum of 2 h resistance-type exercise) - 18.5 = BMI = 30 kg/m2 - No physical limitations (i.e. able to perform all activities associated with daily living in an independent manner).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Smoking - Lactose intolerant or allergies to milk proteins - Regular consumption of protein supplements (e.g. protein powders) - Musculoskeletal disorders - Metabolic disorders - Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescribed acne medications). - Chronic use of gastric acid suppressing medication or anti-coagulants - Recent (<9 months) participation in amino acid tracer (L-[ring-13C6]-phenylalanine and L-[3,5-2H2]-tyrosine) studies - Unstable weight over the last three months - Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases - Blood donation in the past 2 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle protein synthesis rates from 0-6 h following drink ingestion | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Muscle protein synthesis rates from 0-2 and 2-6h - Plasma lysine concentrations - Plasma amino acid concentrations | — |
Contacts
Public ContactGlenn van Lieshout
Maastricht University
Outcome results
None listed