Novel Whey Protein Formulations for Muscle Adaptation
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The effects of lower-body resistance training combined with non-animal-derived whey protein compared to dairy-derived whey protein on muscle remodelling and adaptation.
IRAS ID
330813
Contact name
Leigh Breen
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Research Park, University of Birmingham
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 2 months, 7 days
Research summary
Study Design: This study will be a randomised, double-blind parallel group design where participants will be randomly allocated to a dairy-derived whey protein group or a non-animal-derived whey protein group. Individuals will complete 8 weeks of supervised lower-body resistance exercise training plus twice daily protein supplementation according to their group allocation. Measures of muscle mass, strength, morphology, and function will be obtained pre-, mid-, and post-intervention. Participants will be asked to keep dietary records every 2 weeks throughout the intervention and limit their exercise habits.
Study Participants: A total of 40 participants will be recruited. All participants will be healthy (non-obese, non-diabetic, non-smoking) young male and female individuals aged 18-40 years, who have at least 4 months of prior resistance training experience. Permitting eligibility and willingness, participants will be randomly assigned to consume either a vegan whey protein (n = 20) or a dairy-derived whey protein (n = 20) for the duration of an 8-week lower-body resistance exercise training intervention. We will aim to recruit an even number of male and females, where each treatment group will comprise 10 male and 10 female participants.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Sheffield Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/YH/0233
Date of REC Opinion
2 Nov 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion