The Effect of Insect Protein on Performance and Hypertrophy

The Effect of Insect Protein on Performance and Hypertrophy During Eight Weeks of Resistance Training

Purpose: to study the effect of insect protein on performance and hypertrophy during 8 weeks of resistance training.

Hypothesis: Insect protein supplementation enhances the effect of resistance training on muscle mass and muscle strength.

Primary outcome: Muscle hypertrophy and muscle strength

Design: Two groups of healthy young men (age: 18-30 years) with resistance training experience, but no structural resistance training performed for the last 12 months. Randomized controlled intervention study +/- insect protein (placebo group ingest isocaloric carbohydrate). Both groups perform 8 weeks of progressive resistance training (4/week) aiming to induce muscle hypertrophy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy young men (age: 18-30 years) with experience in resistance training
• 2 hours of physical exercise per week or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• No structural resistance training for the last 12 months
• No injuries
• No smoking
• No ingesting of protein or creating supplementations
• No use of medicine which may influence the adaptation to strength training