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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whey protein | Active Comparator |
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| Algae protein | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| protein | Dietary Supplement | protein |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Postprandial muscle protein synthesis | unilateral exercise followed by protein ingestion (algae / whey) | 4 hours |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Males and Females BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2 Aged 65-80 years Recreationally Active
Exclusion Criteria:
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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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Freyja A.D Haigh, PhD | Contact | +447917608163 | fh357@exeter.ac.uk |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Health and Life Sciences | Recruiting | Exeter | EX2 8BD | United Kingdom |
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| ID | Term |
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| D011506 | Proteins |
| C111375 | 95-kDa protein, green algae |
| ID | Term |
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| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
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