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Effect of a Protein-enriched Drink on Muscle Function

Sponsored by Puleva Biotech

About this trial

Last updated 10 years ago

Study ID

Puleva

Status

Unknown status

Type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18 to 40 Years
Male
Male

Trial Timing

Ended 10 years ago

What is this trial about?

There is no conclusive evidence about the effect of intake of protein-enriched drink after and acute high intensity exercise bout on muscle function and damage. The investigators aimed to study the effect of a protein-enriched drink on muscle function recovery following an acute high intensity exercise bout. The present counterbalanced, crossover, and double blind study will involve a total of 12 active men.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- Recreational triathletes with 2 years of experience

- Maximum oxygen uptake : ≥55 ml/kg/min

- Fat mass: 8-20% measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry

- Not participating in another study

- Not having ergogenic aids

- Not participating in a weight loss program

- Normal electrocardiogram

- Participants must be capable and willing to provide consent, understand exclusion criteria and accept the randomized group assignment

No

Exclusion Criteria

- History of cardiovascular disease

- Diabetes or hypertension

- Medication for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia or other illness.

- Smoking

- Other significant medical conditions that are life-threatening or that can interfere with or be aggravated by exercise.

- Unwillingness to either complete the study requirements or to be randomized into control or training group.