Smart Protein human study
Participant recruitment
| Study Title |
APC176 - Effect of dietary plant protein for promotion of muscle repair and recovery after intense exercise
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| Study Description |
In this study, we are investigating the effect of plant protein on recovery after physical exercise
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| Eligibility |
- Healthy participants with active lifestyles aged between 18 & 35 years of age. - Volunteers who have taken antibiotics in the past 3 months are excluded from taking part. - Volunteers with egg, nut, milk, lentil, gluten, soy or mustard allergy are also excluded.
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| Learn more or participate by contacting |
Ashokkumar Govindan Phone: +353 89 487 6118 Email: Agovindan@ucc.ie Or Han Du Email: han.du@teagasc.ie
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Study Requirements
What’s involved in participating.
| Visits |
2 visits plus a 12-week training programme at the Mardyke Arena UCC.
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| Timeline |
Participation will be for a duration of approx. 13 weeks.
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| Procedure |
- Participants will be asked to consume protein supplemented foods (plant or animal protein or placebo) throughout a 12-week exercise program. - We will measure BMI, percentage body fat, and take part in muscle recovery assessment. - We will take faecal & blood samples.
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