Plant vs. animal protein drink absorption
This trial compares how well protein from plants (soy, pea) and animals (milk) is absorbed by your body. You'll drink a protein shake and have blood samples taken to measure how much protein gets into your system.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You are generally healthy with no heart or blood vessel problems
- You do not smoke or have a history of smoking
- You have no allergies to soy, peas, milk, lactose, or fructose
- You have not done hard exercise in the past 2 days, and you avoid caffeine for 1 day before the study
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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