Yeast Protein for Muscle Mass

Protein supplementation is said to be one of the cost-efficient and practical strategies to meet protein needs for growth and exercise, and can help maximize muscle gain from resistance exercise. It facilitates faster recovery from stress-induced tissue damage and enhances performance output. Protein sources derived from animal products are generally recognized as the highest quality protein. However, altering the protein composition of a protein source can improve the protein quality. The yeast protein supplement the investigators will use in this study has a similar amino acid composition to whey protein, which is derived from an animal product, but it is produced more sustainably. The study aims to compare the effects of yeast and whey protein on muscle mass over 16 weeks.

NCT Number	NCT07561619
Lead Sponsor	University of Alberta
Conditions	Healthy Adult Participants
Enrollment	72 participants
Start Date	2026-07
Primary Completion	2027-07 (estimated)
Study Completion	2029-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-11