Effects of Protein Supplementation on Brain Function

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

25

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 2, 2025

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2025

Conditions
Brain Vascular FunctionCognitive FunctionSatietyCerebral Blood FlowBrain Insulin Sensitivity
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Protein supplementation with an animal-based protein isolate

Study participants will consume, in random order, twice daily (2 x \~20 g) a plant protein (fava bean protein isolate), animal protein (milk protein isolate) or control (cornstarch providing no extra protein)

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Protein supplementation with a plant-based protein isolate

Study participants will consume, in random order, twice daily (2 x \~20 g) a plant protein (fava bean protein isolate), animal protein (milk protein isolate) or control (cornstarch providing no extra protein)

OTHER

Control arm - cornstarch

Study participants will consume, in random order, twice daily (2 x \~20 g) a plant protein (fava bean protein isolate), animal protein (milk protein isolate) or control (cornstarch providing no extra protein)

Trial Locations (1)

6229ER

RECRUITING

Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Cosun

UNKNOWN

lead

Maastricht University Medical Center

OTHER