Whole Milk Versus Whey Protein Supplement and Resistance Exercise

University of Manitoba32 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of consuming protein supplement (whey) compared to whole milk immediately after bouts of resistance training on muscular strength and body composition.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Muscle Development

Interventions

Whey proteinDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

18g protein, immediately after training, 9 weeks

Chocolate milkDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

500ml chocolate milk, immediately after training, 9 weeks

SugarDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

55-65g maltodextrin solution, immediately after training, 9 weeks

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy * currently working out at least 3 times per week Exclusion Criteria: * taken any ergogenic aid/sport supplements in the last 2 months

Locations (1)

Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Body composition

DEXA for assessment of fat and lean tissue

Time frame: 9 weeks

Strength

1RM tests to assess changes in strength on various sport resistant exercise equipment

Time frame: 9 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Blood amino acid

Assessment of plasma amino acid profile at baseline, mid and end of the study.

Time frame: 9 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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