The study will examine the impact of adding two servings per day of skimmed or whole milk Greek yogurt on integrated muscle protein synthesis (iMPS), blood sugar control, and cognition in post-menopausal women with overweight and obesity.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Participants will be randomized to receive a standardized diet with either skimmed milk or whole milk Greek yogurt.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Integrated Muscle Protein Synthesis (iMPS)
Integrated muscle protein synthesis expressed as the fractional synthetic rate (%/day).
Time frame: 1 week
Glucose Homeostasis
Mean glucose and mean amplitude of glucose excursions (MAGE) as determined from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) (mg/dL).
Time frame: 1 week
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