Protein Source on Plasma Amino Acid Concentrations In Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Protein Deposition

In brief

This study will determine the effect of the same ounce-equivalents of fresh pork versus nuts, beans, and eggs on postprandial plasma essential amino acid availability in older adults. Each participant will receive all four treatments.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04243395

Run by

Purdue University

People needed

25

Starts

2020-01-17

Expected to finish

2021-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2022-09-28

Who can join

Age: 55 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female
• Age 55-75
• BMI 20-35 kg∙m-2
• Weight stable (± 4.5 kg) 3 months pre-study
• Not acutely ill
• Not diabetic
• Not pregnant or lactating
• Not currently (or within 3 months pre-study) following a vigorous exercise regimen
• Non-smoking
• Willing to consume study foods and travel to testing facilities.

Where it is running

• Purdue University — West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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