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Yeast Protein for Muscle Mass
Sponsor: University of Alberta
Summary
Protein supplementation is said to be one of the cost-efficient and practical strategies to meet protein needs for growth and exercise, and can help maximize muscle gain from resistance exercise. It facilitates faster recovery from stress-induced tissue damage and enhances performance output. Protein sources derived from animal products are generally recognized as the highest quality protein. However, altering the protein composition of a protein source can improve the protein quality. The yeast protein supplement the investigators will use in this study has a similar amino acid composition to whey protein, which is derived from an animal product, but it is produced more sustainably. The study aims to compare the effects of yeast and whey protein on muscle mass over 16 weeks.
Official title: Yeast Protein for Muscle Anabolism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2029-07
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Yeast Protein
60g of protein supplement (40g of protein). Oral administration, 30g during exercise and anytime after exercise, or 30g in the morning and evening if no exercise is performed for a period of 16 weeks.
Resistance Training Exercises
Lower and upper body resistance training exercises 3 times a week for 16 weeks
Whey Protein
60g of protein supplement (40g of protein). Oral administration, 30g during exercise and anytime after exercise, or 30g in the morning and evening if no exercise is performed for a period of 16 weeks.
Locations (1)
The University of Alberta North Campus
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada