Yeast Protein for Muscle Mass

Overseen By Jianping Wu, PhD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 2 & 3

Sponsor: University of Alberta

Must not be taking: Antibiotics

Disqualifiers: Diabetes, Heart disease, Cancer, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Prior Safety Data This treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 16 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

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 we 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. Our study aims to compare the effects of yeast and whey protein on muscle mass over 16 weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must have the ability to read, understand, and sign an informed consent and must be willing to comply with study treatment and follow-up

Prior resistance training experience to enable them to reach a large training stimulus relatively quickly and to avoid the longer phase of neuromuscular adaptations

I am between 18 and 35 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I have a condition that affects my muscle growth, like diabetes or cancer.

I am currently taking antibiotics.

I feel chest pain or discomfort during daily activities or exercise.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive daily supplementation of 40 g of either yeast or whey protein for muscle mass improvement

16 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Whey Protein
• Yeast Protein

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Yeast Protein Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Group II: Whey Protein Active Control 2 Interventions

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alberta

Lead Sponsor

Trials

957

Recruited

437,000+