Protein showdown: 20 vs 40 grams to save your muscles
NCT ID NCT07069426
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study looks at how different amounts of whey protein affect muscle building when a leg is immobilized, mimicking injury. Twenty-eight healthy adults will have one knee immobilized and receive either 20 or 40 grams of protein. Researchers will measure how well their muscles make new protein to find the best dose for preventing muscle loss.
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US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
RECRUITINGNatick, Massachusetts, 01760, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
whey protein
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help determine the optimal protein dose to prevent muscle loss during injury recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not injured patients. Results may not apply to real-world injuries or different populations.
Conditions
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