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The Effect of Ingesting a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Exercised Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults.
Led by University of Exeter · Updated on 2025-02-28
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
53 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
To assess the rested and postexercise muscle protein synthetic response following the ingestion of a flavourless algae protein source compared with whey protein in older adults.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Ingesting a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Exercised Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Males and females aged 65 to 80 years
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2
- Recreationally active individuals
You will not qualify if you...
- Body mass index (BMI) less than 18.5 or greater than 30 kg/m2
- Any metabolic impairments
- Any cardiovascular impairments
- High blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg)
- Any gastrointestinal disorders
- Use of medications known to affect protein or amino acid metabolism
- Personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures, schizophrenia, or motor disorders
- Chronic use of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals for more than 1 month
- Allergic to any whole foods included in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Health and Life Sciences
Exeter, United Kingdom, EX2 8BD
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Research Team
F
Freyja A.D Haigh, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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