Beef Versus Whey Protein: The Gut Showdown Self-Experiment

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Digestion

In brief

Test whether a doctor-formulated protein made from real beef is more digestible than standard whey protein powder. For the first 30 days, participants receive either standard whey protein powder or Equip Protein and track how the gut responds weekly. At the 30 day mark, all participants receive the standard Equip protein to track differences in digestability.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07477223

Run by

Efforia, Inc

People needed

100

Starts

2026-02-06

Expected to finish

2026-06-06

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Can read and understand English.
• US resident.
• Willing and able to follow the requirements of the protocol.
• Willing to purchase study materials.

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with Beef Allergy
• Individuals with Whey Allergy
• Individuals with Dairy Allergy
• Individuals with Serious Digestive Disorders
• Individuals on a Vegan Diet
• Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease
• Pregnant or Nursing Individuals
• Individuals with Gout

Where it is running

• Efforia — New York, New York, United States

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