Effects of consuming ounce equivalent portions of fresh pork versus nuts, beans, and eggs, as defined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans on essential amino acid substrate availability for protein anabolism in older adults

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Updated on 19 February 2024
Accepts healthy volunteers

Summary

This study is looking at how different sources of protein influence blood amino acids (building blocks for proteins in the body).

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If eligible, participants will be asked to come to Stone Hall at Purdue’s main campus in West Lafayette for 1 screening day and 4 testing days during the study. The screening will take 30 minutes.Testing days involve consuming a meal and timed blood draws from an IV line over approximately 5.5 hours. Participants will be asked to consume a provided dinner the night before each testing day. There will be no added cost to participate in the study.
Seeking older adults who are:
Age 55-75
BMI between 20-35
Be weight stable (± 4.5 kg/10 lbs in previous 3 months)
Current non-smokers
Not diagnosed with diabetes
Willing to travel to Purdue University for study visits

Participants will be paid for their participation.

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Seeking older adults who are:
Age 55-75
BMI between 20-35
Be weight stable (± 4.5 kg/10 lbs in previous 3 months)
Current non-smokers
Not diagnosed with diabetes
Willing to travel to Purdue University for study visits

Participants will be paid for their participation.

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Condition healthy,overweight,obese
Age 55years - 75years
Clinical Study IdentifierTX10593
Last Modified on19 February 2024

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