Beef protein study: does a mixed meal change digestion?
NCT ID NCT07552740
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how beef protein is digested and absorbed when eaten by itself or as part of a mixed meal. Ten healthy young adults aged 18-35 will eat a meal with beef protein on two separate days. Researchers will track amino acid levels in the blood to understand digestion and absorption over 10 hours.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- minced beef protein
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve dietary recommendations for protein intake and meal composition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study (10 people) focused on healthy young adults, so results may not apply to other groups.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maastricht University Medical Centre+
Maastricht, Limburg, 6200 MD, Netherlands
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