The effect of ingesting a novel fortified plant-based protein mix on acute muscle protein synthesis in older people.

The effect of ingesting a novel fortified plant-based protein mix on acute muscle protein synthesis in older people. - Strongplant Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON53419

Enrollment

Registered

2022-11-30

Start date

2023-09-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-01

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Conditions

muscle anabolism Muscle growth

Interventions

20g protein as whey, plant-blend, or fortified plant-blend

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male sex Aged between 60 and 85 y inclusive BMI between 18.5 and 35 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Vegan/vegetarian diet Intolerant to milk products Soy allergy Pea allergy Participating in a structured (progressive) exercise program Smoking regularly (i.e. >5 cigarettes/week) Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders Diagnosed metabolic disorders (e.g. diabetes) Diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure above 160/100 mmHg) Donated blood 3 months prior to test day Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories). Chronic use of gastric acid suppressing medication Chronic use of anti-coagulants Recent (

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
4-hour postprandial muscle protein synthesis rates in rest	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Plasma amino acid concentrations Plasma glucose/insulin concentrations Relevant signalling pathways Gastrointestinal-palatability scores	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)