Smoothie study reveals how protein type impacts your health

NCT ID NCT07121010

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at how animal-based and plant-based proteins change your body's metabolism and immune signals. Twenty healthy adults will drink three different protein smoothies and give blood samples. Researchers want to see if adding leucine to plant protein makes it work like animal protein. The goal is to understand how protein choices might affect heart health.

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Locations

  • UPMC Montefiore - Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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