Protein oxidation, anabolism, veganism Effects of protein source on amino acid oxidation
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will consume 0.6 g/kg/d egg, wheat, fava bean, potato, and a plant-based protein mix across five separate acute 8-h metabolic test days. During metabolic test days, whole-body protein syn
Sponsors
Universiteit Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
65 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged between 65-85 yearsBMI between 18.5-30 kg/m^2Healthy, recreationally active (maximal one intensive exercise training per week)No physical limitations (i.e., able to perform all activities associated with daily living independently)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: SmokingDiagnosed musculoskeletal disordersUse of any medication known to affect protein metabolismChronic use of gastric acid-suppressing medication or anti-coagulantsUnstable weight over the last 3 monthsDiagnosed GI tract disorders or diseasesBlood donation in the past 2 monthsFollowing a vegan diet
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess whether the whole-body protein synthesis rates in healthy older adults are affected by the source of the ingested protein. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess differences in plasma amino acid profiles after ingesting different protein sources. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactL.A.J.J. Reijnders
Universiteit Maastricht
Outcome results
None listed