The Effect of Mealworm Protein Ingestion on Muscle Protein Synthesis After Running Exercise in Humans

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Enrollment

25

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 3, 2022

Primary Completion Date

September 21, 2023

Study Completion Date

September 21, 2023

Conditions
Muscle Protein Synthesis
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Insect protein

Insect protein concentrate retrieved from lesser mealworms.

BEHAVIORAL

Running exercise

40 minutes of running on a treadmill at 70% heart rate corresponding Vo2peak

Trial Locations (1)

6229ER

Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Maastricht University Medical Center

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