Whole Milk Versus Whey Protein Supplement and Resistance Exercise

December 7, 2015 updated by: University of Manitoba

Effects of Whole Milk Versus Whey Protein Supplementation With Resistance Exercise on Body Composition, Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength Changes in Healthy Individuals

The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of consuming protein supplement (whey) compared to whole milk immediately after bouts of resistance training on muscular strength and body composition.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

32

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Manitoba
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2
        • Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy
  • currently working out at least 3 times per week

Exclusion Criteria:

  • taken any ergogenic aid/sport supplements in the last 2 months

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Milk
Chocolate milk compared to protein supplement
Dietary supplement: Whey protein
18g protein, immediately after training, 9 weeks
Other Names:
  • protein supplement
Active Comparator: Whey protein
Whey protein compared to milk
Dietary supplement: Chocolate milk
500ml chocolate milk, immediately after training, 9 weeks
Other Names:
  • Milk
Placebo Comparator: Sugar
Maltodextrin compared to treatments
Dietary supplement: Sugar
55-65g maltodextrin solution, immediately after training, 9 weeks
Other Names:
  • Maltodextrin

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Body composition
Time Frame: 9 weeks
DEXA for assessment of fat and lean tissue
9 weeks
Strength
Time Frame: 9 weeks
1RM tests to assess changes in strength on various sport resistant exercise equipment
9 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Blood amino acid
Time Frame: 9 weeks
Assessment of plasma amino acid profile at baseline, mid and end of the study.
9 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Manitoba

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Semone B Myrie, PhD, University of Manitoba

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 16, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

April 18, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 8, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 7, 2015

Last Verified

December 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • B2011:068

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