Breath test for muscle building after meals
This study tests a simple breath test to see how well your body uses protein from food to build muscle, across different ages and activity levels. It may help find easier ways to measure muscle health.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult aged 18-35 or 60-80, or a child/adolescent aged 8-16 with specific growth milestones
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 29.9 (normal to overweight)
- You are not regularly taking anti-inflammatory drugs (except low-dose aspirin) or blood thinners
- You do not use a walker, cane, or other walking aid
- You have no chronic illnesses (like diabetes, heart disease, or thyroid problems), no infectious or gastrointestinal diseases, and are not pregnant
- You do not use tobacco, illicit drugs, or hormone replacement therapy
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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