preventive intervention Apparently healthy females protein quality indicator amino acid oxidation technique
Conditions
Interventions
On the study day, each participant will take the protein free cookies and amino acid drink, as pre-calculated amount based on standard egg amino acid contents according to their energy expenditure and
and protein free cookies will also be given to meet carbohydrate and fat calories. Each level of limiting amino acid intake (methionine) is 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 milligram per kilogram for reference levels
Experimental Dietary Supplement
Protein quality of yellow pigeon peas
Sponsors
Department of Medical Research Myanmar
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
19 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Apparently healthy 2. Age: 19-40 years 3. Sex: females
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those with the previous history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus and other underlying diseases 2. Those who are regularly taking medications except vitamin and mineral supplements 3. Pregnant and lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| protein quality of yellow pigeon peas At each study day for total seven weeks (4 reference amino acid levels and 3 test amino acid levels) 13CO2 enrichment in expired breath samples by IRMS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| percentage of metabolic availability of methionine At each study for seven weeks the 13CO2 enrichment in expired breath samples | — |
Countries
Myanmar
Contacts
Public ContactKyae Htwe
Department of Medical Research, Myanmar
Outcome results
None listed