Official Title: Acute Effects of Protein Ingestion on Bone Turnover Biomarkers in Endurance Runners
Status: RECRUITING
Status Verified Date: 2024-10
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: No
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: BonePRO
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of protein ingestion post-exercise on bone turnover markers The main questions it aims to answer is
Does protein ingestion independently influence the bone metabolic response to exercise in endurance runners
We will compare dietary protein to a placebo water to detect changes in bone turnover markers
Participants will
In a within-subject design participants will perform an exhaustive run and take either protein or placebo immediately post-exercise
Track physical activity and diet before each arm of the intervention and during the washout period
Detailed Description: Endurance athletes are at increased risk for bone loss and injury due to high-volume training muscle weakness and elevated nutritional demand Dietary practices influence short- and long-term bone health and nutrition supplementation post-exercise may improve the short-term response of bone to exercise and benefit musculoskeletal recovery However we have a limited understanding of which dietary practices are most beneficial to optimize bone health in athletic populations Protein supplementation has long been recommended for muscle adaptation and athletic performance but its potential for bone health has not been thoroughly investigated in endurance athletes The purpose of this study is to is to investigate the acute independent effects of dietary protein ingestion on bone metabolism in healthy adults aged 18-35 years participating in high-volume endurance running