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

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Conditions studied: Nutritional Intervention

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06852547

Run by

University of Exeter

People needed

15

Starts

2025-02-23

Expected to finish

2026-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-02-28

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Health and Life Sciences — Exeter, United Kingdom (enrolling)

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