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How Animal and Plant Protein Shakes Change the Body's Nutrient and Health Responses

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllUniversity of Pittsburgh
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how different protein types affect the body's metabolism and immune system in healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does drinking smoothies with animal-based or plant-based protein change the level of amino acids like leucine in the blood? Does adding leucine to a plant-based smoothie make the body respond like it does to an animal-based smoothie? Participants will: Come to the research clinic for 3 study visits Drink a high-protein smoothie at each visit (one with animal protein, one with plant protein, and one with plant protein + leucine) Give blood samples before and 1 and 3 hours after each smoothie Researchers will look at how the body's metabolism and immune system respond. They are especially interested in a pathway called mTOR, which helps control how cells use nutrients and may be involved in heart disease l

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-65 years 2. BMI 18.5-29.9 kg/mยฒ 3. Generally healthy, without known chronic illness and/or treatment with chronic medications 4. Willing to comply with dietary restrictions and study procedures 5. Not currently following a prescribed or restrictive diet (for example, vegan, ketogenic or high-protein regimen) or regularly taking high-protein supplements Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or autoimmune disorders 2. Active use of anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, or lipid-lowering medications 3. Renal or hepatic dysfunction 4. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 5. Allergies or intolerances to components of study meals. A list of the smoothie ingredients will be sent to the potential participant with the mailing of the consent form 6. Participation in another interventional study within the last 30 days
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What it tests

  • Animal-Based Protein Smoothie
  • Plant-Based Protein Smoothie
  • Plant-Based Protein Smoothie with Leucine
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Where

1 site
UPMC Montefiore - Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Pittsburgh, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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