RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06739408

Protein Source and Resistance Training

Investigation of Protein Source and Its Impact on Response to Resistance Training


Sponsor

University College Cork

Enrollment

72 participants

Start Date

Jan 21, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the role of whole food protein source compared with supplement forms in enhancing response to resistance exercise training in moderately active participants. The main question it aims to answer: Whether wholefood protein (lean red meat) consumption is equivalent to supplementation in supporting muscle function and composition responses to resistance training? Whether wholefood protein consumption results in additional benefits to micronutrient status above that of supplementations? Researchers will compare both lean red meat and whey protein groups with an isocaloric maltodextrin control to see if protein intake enhanced response to resistance training. * Participants will be randomized to consume one of three treatments: (1) lean red meat, (2) a whey protein supplement, or (3) an isocaloric maltodextrin control beverage following each resistance training session. * Participants will complete a 12-week progressive resistance training programme consisting of 3 exercise sessions per week. * Participants will undergo skeletal muscle performance testing by way of Vertical jump height, isokinetic strength tests and estimated one repetition maximum tests prior to and following the 12-week resistance training programme. * Participants will undergo body composition assessment by way of bioelectrical impedance analysis, thigh muscle ultrasound and skinfold measurement prior to and following the 12-week resistance training programme.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • a. Aged between 18 to 35 years old. b. Have completed either no or low level only resistance training in the previous 6 months.
  • c. Are not using any protein or performance/recovery enhancing supplements or willing to stop use for duration of the study.
  • d. Willing to consume study treatment for duration of the study. e. Willing to perform resistance training. f. Must be able and willing to provide written informed consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria8

  • Have any notable health concern or disability which may conceivably increase risk to the participant and/or affect outcomes.
  • Has performed resistance training in the past 6 months at a moderate or high level.
  • Is a smoker.
  • Is unwilling or unable to perform full body resistance training.
  • Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
  • Has a food allergy or intolerance that may place participant at risk to consume any of the study treatments.
  • Is post-menopausal or currently undergoing menopause.
  • Follows a vegetarian or meat-avoidant diet.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTLean red meat

30g of protein from lean beef.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTWhey protein

Whey protein to provide 30g protein

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTMaltodextrin (Placebo)

Maltodextrin, to provide 0g protein but matched isocalorically


Locations(1)

Human Nutrition Studies Unit, University College Cork

Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

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