Whey protein after workouts: does it change Athletes' mineral levels?
NCT ID NCT07488273
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether taking whey protein powder right after training for 8 weeks affects blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron in elite male track-and-field athletes. Fifty-nine athletes took 30 grams of whey protein daily after exercise. The goal was to see if this common supplement alters important minerals during intense training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- whey protein powder
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help coaches and athletes understand how whey protein affects key minerals like calcium and iron during training.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, non-randomized, open-label study without a placebo, so results may be biased or not apply to all athletes. It only measured mineral levels, not performance or 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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59 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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: * Male elite track-and-field athletes * Age 18-30 years * Engaged in structured training program * No supplement use in past 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Use of nutritional or mineral supplements * Metabolic or musculoskeletal disorders * Acute injury affecting performance * Use of ergogenic aids (e.g., creatine, anabolic agents)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Training Centers
Tunis, Tunisia
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