Young males, Muscle protein synthesis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Males - Aged between 18-35 years - Bodyweight between 65-95 kg inclusive - Healthy, moderately trained - BMI < 30 kg/m2 - Having given informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Having any identified metabolic or intestinal disorders - Use of tobacco products - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in the 4 days prior to the experimental trial - Allergies to milk proteins (whey or casein) - Arthritic conditions - A history of neuromuscular problems - Previous participation in amino acid tracer studies - Individuals on any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription strength acne medications). - Diabetes - Training more than 4 days per week - VO2max 70 ml/kg/min - Phenylketonuria - lactose intolerance - blood donation within two months of study initiation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle protein synthesis rate (myofibrillar and mitochondrial) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • The fractional synthetic rate (FSR) of muscle protein synthesis (myofibrillar, and mitochondrial proteins) from 0-3 and 3-6 hours in the post-prandial period. • Plasma free L-[ring-2H5]-phenylalanine enrichment (expressed as MPE) • Plasma free L-[ring-2H4]-tyrosine enrichment (expressed as MPE) • Plasma free L-[3,5-2H2]-tyrosine enrichment (expressed as MPE) • Plasma free L-[ring-2H5]-phenylalanine enrichment • Plasma free L-[1-13C]-leucine enrichment • Plasma free L-[1-13C]-KIC enrichment • Plasma total phenylalanine (expressed as ìmol/L) • Plasma total tyrosine (expressed as ìmol/L) • Total plasma amino acids (AAmax [ìmol/L]) • Plasma glucose (glucosemax [mmol/L]) • Plasma insulin (insulinmax [mU/L]) | — |
Contacts
Department of Human Movement Sciences - Maastricht University Medical Centre+