Mycoprotein, Resistance Training, and Hypertrophy

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF EXETER · Jun 18, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

Protein is vital for the preservation of health and optimal adaptation to training. However, animal proteins come with a number of economic and environmental issues. Accordingly, the investigators need to develop an evidence base for more sustainable dietary proteins to support human nutrition. Mycoprotein is a non-animal protein produced by the continuous fermentation of the fungus Fusarium Venenatum. Previously, in a mechanistic study, it was determined that a single bolus of mycoprotein effectively supports muscle building in both rested and exercised skeletal muscle, to a similar extent...

Gender

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Males and females 18 - 40 years of age.
• • Body mass index between 18 and 30.
• • Recreationally active.
• • Resistance training experienced (have previous performed resistance exercise, and are familiar with the basic movements).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any diagnosed metabolic impairment (e.g. type 1 or 2 Diabetes) (as this may affect normal protein metabolism).
• • Any diagnosed cardiovascular disease or hypertension (to avoid any complications associated with heavy exercise).
• • Elevated blood pressure at the time of screening. (An average systolic blood pressure reading of ≥140mmHg over two or more measurements and an average diastolic blood pressure of ≥90mmHg over two or more measurements.)
• • Chronic use of any prescribed or over the counter pharmaceuticals (that may modulate muscle protein metabolism).
• • A personal or family history of epilepsy, seizures or schizophrenia.
• • Allergic to mycoprotein / Quorn, penicillin, or milk.
• • Pregnancy.