Milk and yogurt after a workout: a tiny study checks bone and inflammation effects
NCT ID NCT06041087
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study looked at whether dairy products like skim milk and Greek yogurt, taken right after intense exercise, affect bone turnover and inflammation in healthy young adults. Twenty participants did high-intensity exercise and then consumed either dairy, a carbohydrate drink, or water. The goal was to see if dairy changes bone cell activity or the body's inflammatory response compared to the other drinks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- skim milk, Greek yogurt, carbohydrate drink, water
- What this could lead to
- If dairy proves beneficial, it could point toward simple dietary advice for bone health after exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study in healthy people. Results may not apply to others, and the effects may be minor or not meaningful.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18-30 years * Normal BMI (18.5-24.9) kg/m\^2 * Low to moderately physically active (0-2 times/week) * No allergy to dairy protein or lactose intolerance * On no medication related to a chronic condition * On birth control or naturally cycling with a regular menstrual cycle) Exclusion Criteria: * Regular smoker (cigarettes, e-cigarettes (e.g., vapes) or cannabis) * Any chronic condition, inflammatory, or auto-immune condition
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, M3J1P3, Canada
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