Effects of Dietary Protein on Undesirable Postprandial Events in Overweight Subjects

Dietary protein differing by their amino acid composition could modulate undesirable metabolic and functional responses to a meal rich in saturated fat and sugars. This study aims at examining the specific effects of dairy protein with different cysteine contents on the postprandial undesirables effects elicited by the ingestion of a high fat meal in overweight subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI between 25 and 30
• Waist circumference > 94 cm

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergy to milk protein
• Abusive drug consumption
• Smoking
• Hypertension, diabetes
• High level of physical activity