True Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility of Tenebrio Molitor Larvae in Women
Malnutrition; Protein
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Malnutrition; Protein focused on measuring edible insects, Tenebrio molitor, digestibility, protein quality, amino acids
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Female aged between 18-45 years Normal BMI (18.5 - 25 kg/m2) Body weight < 60 kg Signed informed consent Able to communicate and comprehend English Are open-minded towards consuming insect-based meals Exclusion Criteria: Anaemic (Hb < 12 g/dL) Inflammation (CRP > 5.0 mg/L) Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study or within 30 days after the discontinuation of the study intervention Lactating up to 6 weeks before the study initiation Chronic digestive, renal and/or metabolic diseases Antibiotics in the last 4 weeks prior to the study and during the study Mineral and vitamin supplementation in the last 2 weeks prior to the study Chronic medication intake (except for oral contraceptives) Daily exercise routine of high intensity Blood transfusion, blood donation or significant blood loss (accident, surgery) over the past 4 months Participation in any clinical study within the last 30 days Food allergies, especially hypersensitivity to crustacea, dust mites, sea food, gluten, milk, or eggs History of serious illness or infection within 3 months of the study Cigarette smoking (> 1 cigarette per day) Difficulties with blood or breath sampling Participants who cannot be expected to comply with study protocol (e.g., not available for the full 8.5 hours of the study day or unable to follow fasting period) Inability to understand the information sheet and the informed consent form due to cognitive or language reasons
Sites / Locations
- ETH Zurich, Laboratory of Human Nutrition
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
2H intrinsically-labeled T.molitor
1 portion of bread and vegetable soup prepared with dried 2H intrinsically labeled T.molitor and 13C labeled reference amino acid mixture