Free-Range vs. factory chicken: which builds more muscle?
NCT ID NCT06489886
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether chicken raised using conventional or regenerative farming methods changes how your body processes nutrients and builds muscle. Nineteen healthy, active adults will eat a portion of chicken from each farming method, and researchers will measure blood nutrient levels and muscle protein synthesis in the lab. The goal is to understand if farming practices can impact human health beyond just the food's basic nutrition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chicken breast meat (conventional vs. regenerative)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that farming practices affect the nutritional quality of chicken and its ability to support muscle building.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 19 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term lab responses, not long-term health outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UC Davis CTSC Clinical Research Center
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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