Women's nutrition needs overlooked? new study checks amino acid needs across menstrual cycle
NCT ID NCT07481201
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looks at whether women need different amounts of the essential amino acid phenylalanine during different phases of their menstrual cycle. Current recommendations are based on studies in men and may not fit women. Researchers will use special diets and a simple breath test to find out. The study involves 15 healthy women aged 20-35 with regular cycles.
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