Metabolic and Appetite Parameters Following Addition of Whey Protein to a Carbohydrate-based Breakfast

Northumbria University10 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the addition of whey protein to a breakfast high in carbohydrate content will influence acute metabolic and appetite responses, as well as responses to a subsequent lunch meal.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

Whey Protein (Arla Foods Ingredients Group)DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

20 g whey protein isolate added to breakfast meal

Breakfast mealOTHER

Carbohydrate breakfast served as a standard portion (1799 kJ, 93/2/9% energy from carbohydrate/fat/protein)

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-40 years old (male) * Recreationally active (\>30 minutes of structured exercise, 5 times/week) Exclusion Criteria: * Metabolic disease (e.g. Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders) * Taking any prescribed medication * Regular breakfast skipper * Food allergies or intolerances * Eating disorders * Smoker

Locations (1)

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Postprandial blood glucose responses

Blood glucose concentration determined in whole blood sampled at regular intervals post-breakfast and post-lunch

Time frame: 0-360 minutes post breakfast

Secondary Outcomes

Acute subjective appetite responses

Subjective appetite ratings determined from Visual Analogue Scales sampled at regular intervals

Time frame: 0-360 minutes post breakfast

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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