Supplementation of a Leucine-Enriched Dairy Protein Blend

NCT03712761 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2502
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 8
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

It is well known that dietary protein is a powerful transient stimulator of the muscle protein synthetic rate (MPS) whereby changes in MPS in response to feeding may be regulated by specific downstream target proteins of mammalian target of rapamycin signaling, such as S6K1, rpS6, and eIF2B. A meal deficient in protein, however, does not increase the rate of MPS because a rise in the bioavailability of amino acids does not occur. In addition, the source of dietary proteins has been shown to impact postprandial blood levels of amino acids. The concept that certain types of proteins are "fast acting" or "slow acting" has been shown to affect the postprandial profile of amino acids appearing in the systemic circulation. Native whey and micellar casein are both dairy proteins that contain a similar amount of essential (EAA), but blood EAA levels increase faster and to a higher level after the consumption of whey protein. Differences in gastric emptying, digestion and absorption kinetics between micellar casein and native whey are the underlying factors. Nonetheless, micellar casein protein has been shown to protract MPS in humans. Despite the significant amount of information gained with respect to both of these protein sources, the effects of combinatorial formulations on the postprandial profile of amino acids appearing in the blood is less well known. The purpose of the present study is to determine post-ingestion aminoacidemia, glycemia, and insulinemia from a specially formulated dairy protein blend.

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

Dietary Protein Supplementation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Easy-fast amino acid sample testing kit for gas chromatography mass spectrometry

  plasma amino acid concentrations

  375 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (15)

• Hexokinase/G-6-PDH methodology

  375 minutes

• Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

  375 minutes

• Visual Analog Scale Questionnaires for food sensory perception desire to eat

  Average score across 13 measurements

• Visual Analog Scale Questionnaires for food sensory perception for hunger

  Average score across 13 measurements

• Visual Analog Scale Questionnaires for food sensory perception for fullness

  Average score across 13 measurements

Study Arms (3)

Supplementation with Enriched Protein®

Participants will consume a low protein containing breakfast and 2 hours later will consume the enriched protein supplement

Dietary Supplement: Enriched Protein®

Low protein breakfast

No supplementation

High protein breakfast

No supplementation

Interventions

Enriched Protein® DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

This product contains high quality bovine milk proteins enriched with additional leucine.

Supplementation with Enriched Protein®

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy Older Adults

You may qualify if:

• participants will be included in this study. Each participant will consume the supplement only once in a randomized fashion during one of three separate visits and there will be approximately 1 week between each visit. In order to participate in this study, each participant must be male or female, 65 years or older (inclusive) and cannot be a smoker or user of tobacco products.

You may not qualify if:

• Take any analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs(s), prescription or non-prescription, chronically will be excluded. However, a washout period of 4 weeks will be suitable for participation.
• A history of neuromuscular problems or muscle and/or bone wasting diseases
• Any acute or chronic illness, cardiac, pulmonary, liver, or kidney abnormalities, uncontrolled hypertension, insulin- or non-insulin dependent diabetes or other metabolic disorders-all ascertained through medical history screening questionnaires
• Use medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription strength acne medications)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• McMaster University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Exercise Metabolism Research Laboratory, McMaster Univeristy

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada

Location

Related Publications (15)

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  PMID: 19474134 RESULT

• Koopman R, Walrand S, Beelen M, Gijsen AP, Kies AK, Boirie Y, Saris WH, van Loon LJ. Dietary protein digestion and absorption rates and the subsequent postprandial muscle protein synthetic response do not differ between young and elderly men. J Nutr. 2009 Sep;139(9):1707-13. doi: 10.3945/jn.109.109173. Epub 2009 Jul 22.

  PMID: 19625697 RESULT

• Moore DR, Robinson MJ, Fry JL, Tang JE, Glover EI, Wilkinson SB, Prior T, Tarnopolsky MA, Phillips SM. Ingested protein dose response of muscle and albumin protein synthesis after resistance exercise in young men. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Jan;89(1):161-8. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26401. Epub 2008 Dec 3.

  PMID: 19056590 RESULT

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  PMID: 16507602 RESULT

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  PMID: 25790724 RESULT

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  PMID: 15570142 RESULT

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  PMID: 9405716 RESULT

• Douglas CC, Lawrence JC, Bush NC, Oster RA, Gower BA, Darnell BE. Ability of the Harris Benedict formula to predict energy requirements differs with weight history and ethnicity. Nutr Res. 2007 Apr;27(4):194-199. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2007.01.016.

  PMID: 19081830 RESULT

• Churchward-Venne TA, Burd NA, Mitchell CJ, West DW, Philp A, Marcotte GR, Baker SK, Baar K, Phillips SM. Supplementation of a suboptimal protein dose with leucine or essential amino acids: effects on myofibrillar protein synthesis at rest and following resistance exercise in men. J Physiol. 2012 Jun 1;590(11):2751-65. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2012.228833. Epub 2012 Mar 25.

  PMID: 22451437 RESULT

• Churchward-Venne TA, Breen L, Di Donato DM, Hector AJ, Mitchell CJ, Moore DR, Stellingwerff T, Breuille D, Offord EA, Baker SK, Phillips SM. Leucine supplementation of a low-protein mixed macronutrient beverage enhances myofibrillar protein synthesis in young men: a double-blind, randomized trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb;99(2):276-86. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.113.068775. Epub 2013 Nov 27.

  PMID: 24284442 RESULT

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• Green JH, Ellis FR, Shallcross TM, Bramley PN. Invalidity of hand heating as a method to arterialize venous blood. Clin Chem. 1990 May;36(5):719-22.

  PMID: 2337978 RESULT

• Tang JE, Moore DR, Kujbida GW, Tarnopolsky MA, Phillips SM. Ingestion of whey hydrolysate, casein, or soy protein isolate: effects on mixed muscle protein synthesis at rest and following resistance exercise in young men. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2009 Sep;107(3):987-92. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00076.2009. Epub 2009 Jul 9.

  PMID: 19589961 RESULT

• Burd NA, West DW, Staples AW, Atherton PJ, Baker JM, Moore DR, Holwerda AM, Parise G, Rennie MJ, Baker SK, Phillips SM. Low-load high volume resistance exercise stimulates muscle protein synthesis more than high-load low volume resistance exercise in young men. PLoS One. 2010 Aug 9;5(8):e12033. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0012033.

  PMID: 20711498 RESULT

• Traylor DA, Kamal M, Nunes EA, Prior T, Gorissen SHM, Lees M, Gesel F, Lim C, Phillips SM. Consumption of High-Leucine-Containing Protein Bar Following Breakfast Impacts Aminoacidemia and Subjective Appetite in Older Persons. Curr Dev Nutr. 2021 May 8;5(6):nzab080. doi: 10.1093/cdn/nzab080. eCollection 2021 Jun.

  PMID: 34104852 DERIVED

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Blood plasma

Study Officials

• Stuart M Phillips, PhD

  McMaster University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 16, 2018
• First Posted: October 19, 2018
• Study Start: March 28, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2019
• Study Completion: June 1, 2020
• Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (1)