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The Effect of Ingesting a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Exercised Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults.

Ingestion of a Novel Algae Protein Source on Rested and Post Exercise Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates.


Sponsor

University of Exeter

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

Feb 23, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Males and Females BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 Aged 65-80 years Recreationally Active

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Body mass index (BMI) \<18.5 or \>30 kg/m2 Any metabolic impairments Any cardiovascular impairments High blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) Any gastrointestinal disorders Any medications known to affect protein and/or amino acid metabolism A personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures or schizophrenia, motor disorder Chronic over the counter use of pharmaceuticals (\> 1 month) Allergic to any of the whole foods included in the study

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTprotein

protein


Locations(1)

Health and Life Sciences

Exeter, United Kingdom

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