How well young men use barley protein
This study looks at how well young men use the protein building block lysine from barley. You will eat a special diet with barley, and researchers will measure how your body uses that nutrient.
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Who can take part
- You are male and between 18 and 40 years old
- You are generally healthy, with no known conditions like diabetes that affect how your body uses protein
- Your weight has been stable (within 5 pounds) over the last 3 months
- You are not taking medications that could affect protein metabolism, such as steroids
- You do not have any allergies to the study diet ingredients
- You are willing to follow the study diet for the duration of the trial
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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