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NCT Number: NCT01580189

Whole Milk Versus Whey Protein Supplement and Resistance Exercise

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Development

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Whey Protein

Dietary Supplement

18g protein, immediately after training, 9 weeks

Other names: protein supplement

Chocolate milk

Dietary Supplement

500ml chocolate milk, immediately after training, 9 weeks

Other names: Milk

Sugar

Dietary Supplement

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

Other names: Maltodextrin

Primary outcomes

  1. Body composition

    Time frame: 9 weeks

    DEXA for assessment of fat and lean tissue

  2. Strength

    Time frame: 9 weeks

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

Secondary outcomes

  1. Blood amino acid

    Time frame: 9 weeks

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Manitoba

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Whole Milk Versus Whey Protein Supplementation With Resistance Exercise on Body Composition, Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength Changes in Healthy Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2013
First posted
Apr 18, 2012
Registry last updated
Dec 8, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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