Postprandial Effects of Animal Versus Plant-Based Protein

Launched by BALL STATE UNIVERSITY · May 31, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of plant-based protein compared to animal-based protein on health, specifically after eating meals high in fat. The researchers want to see how a plant-based meat alternative, like Beyond Meat, affects metabolism, digestion, and inflammation when compared to beef. They are particularly interested in how these effects might differ for people who are at a healthy weight versus those who are overweight or obese.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 50 years old and have a body mass index (BMI) over 18.5. You should not be pregnant, postmenopausal, or diagnosed with certain health conditions like heart disease or diabetes. Participants will have the chance to consume both types of protein in a controlled setting and share their experiences. This trial is currently recruiting, so if you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in learning more about how your diet might affect your health, this could be an opportunity for you!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 - 50 years.
• • Body mass index \> 18.5 kg/m2
• • Not pregnant (females only)
• • Not postmenopausal (females only).
• • Not been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
• • Not been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes)
• • Not been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease).
• • Does not regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week).
• • Does not use glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin)
• • Does not use lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins)
• • Does not use tobacco products or any illicit drugs.
• • Does not have a pacemaker.
• • Can consume pea products (Beyond Meat is made from pea protein).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not between the ages of 18-50
• • Body mass index \< 18.5 kg/m2
• • Pregnant (females only)
• • Postmenopausal status (females only).
• • Been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
• • Been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes)
• • Been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease).
• • Regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week).
• • Uses glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin)
• • Uses lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins)
• • Uses tobacco products or any illicit drugs.
• • Have a pacemaker.
• • Allergic to pea products (Beyond Meat is made from pea protein).

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