Effects of Milk Protein Concentrate on Overall Health During Weight Loss in Overweight/Obese Adults (S28)
Sarcopenia, Metabolic Disease, High Blood Pressure
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Sarcopenia focused on measuring the impact of a higher dairy-based protein diet in, combination with energy restriction on muscle health,, metabolic health (including blood pressure) in overweight, and obese, middle aged adults
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
BMI: 25-38 ,male or female; age 35-65 y; weight stable (± 3 kg) during last 3 months; no acute illness; not diabetic, pregnant or lactating; not currently (or within last 3 months) following an exercise or weight loss program; non-smoking; not taking BP medication; not lactose intolerant,
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects will be excluded if baseline protein intake is less than 0.6 or greater than 1.6 g•kg-1•d-1 Subjects will also be excluded if they have any chronic or acute condition which will increase risk of illness or injury during study participation as determined by our study physician such as high BP, high fasting glucose, metabolic syndrome, etc.
Sites / Locations
- Purdue University - Stone Hall 700 W State St
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
High protein consumption
Normal protein consumption
Intervention, energy restriction. This arm has a dietary protein intake of 1.5g/kg/d
Intervention, energy restriction. This arm has a dietary protein intake of .8g/kg/d