Women's protein needs may change with their cycle, study finds

NCT ID NCT06533501

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at whether women need different amounts of leucine—a key protein building block—at different times of their menstrual cycle. Researchers studied 13 women with regular cycles, using breath and urine tests after special meals. The goal is to create better nutrition guidelines that account for female biology.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BC Children's Hospital Research Institute

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H4, Canada

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