Canola protein: the next Muscle-Building superfood?
NCT ID NCT06058403
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different ways of processing canola protein affect how well the body absorbs amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle. Fifteen healthy young women drank protein shakes made from whey or various forms of canola protein. Researchers measured their blood amino acid levels over five hours to see which processing method worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- canola protein
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help develop plant-based protein sources that are as effective as animal proteins for muscle health, supporting sustainable nutrition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term amino acid levels, not long-term health outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Aged between 18 and 35 y inclusive * BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Intolerant to milk lactose * Allergic to milk protein / products * Mustard allergy * Vegan lifestyle * Participating in a structured (progressive) exercise program * Smoking regularly * Diagnosed GI tract disorders or diseases * Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders * Diagnosed metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes) * Hypertension (blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg) * Donated blood 2 months prior to test day * Pregnant * Using third generation oral contraceptives * Use of any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories). * Chronic use of gastric acid suppressing medication as this impairs protein digestion (i.e., proton pump inhibitors, H2-antagonists) * People with Phenylketonuria
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maastricht University Medical Centre+
Maastricht, Limburg, 6229ER, Netherlands