Muscle anabolism Muscle growth
Conditions
Interventions
consumption of twice daily placebo (carbohydrates), plant blend (2x 20g protein
pea-corn-blend) or milk protein (2x 20g protein from milk protein concentrate)
while adhering to a diet containing 0.8
Sponsors
Universiteit Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male or Female sex Aged between 60 and 80 year inclusive BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Following a self-reported vegetarian and vegan diet the 6 months prior to the study. - Intolerant to milk products - Corn allergy - Pea allergy - Participating currently or in the 3 months prior to the study in a structured (progressive) exercise program. - Smoking regularly (i.e. >5 cigarettes/week) - Disease history or use of medication that affects participation in study or outcomes (assessed by MD) - Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure > 160/100 mmHg) - pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 10-day muscle protein synthesis rates %/day in the non-exercised leg. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 10-day muscle protein synthesis rates %/day in the exercised leg. Muscle crosssectional area measured with ultrasound. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed