Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
7 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2015-03-31
2016-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
NONE
Study Groups
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Tryptophan Amino Acid
13.2, 26.4, 39.7, 52.9% of the mean tryptophan requirement of 3.78 mg/kg/d will be given to subjects.
Tryptophan
Tryptophan will be supplied at 13.2, 26.4, 39.7, or 52.9% of requirement; sourced from crystalline amino acid and white cornmeal maize.
Interventions
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Tryptophan
Tryptophan will be supplied at 13.2, 26.4, 39.7, or 52.9% of requirement; sourced from crystalline amino acid and white cornmeal maize.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Stable body weight
* Not on any medications that could affect protein and amino acid metabolism e.g. steroids.
Exclusion Criteria
* Unwillingness to participate or unable to tolerate the diet.
20 Years
49 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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The Hospital for Sick Children
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Glenda Courtney-Martin
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, U of Toronto; Project Investigator, Research Institute The Hospital for Sick Children
Principal Investigators
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Paul Pencharz, MD, PhD,
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Senior Scientist
Locations
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Countries
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References
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Rafii M, Elango R, Ball RO, Pencharz PB, Courtney-Martin G. Metabolic Availability of the Limiting Amino Acids Lysine and Tryptophan in Cooked White African Cornmeal Assessed in Healthy Young Men Using the Indicator Amino Acid Oxidation Technique. J Nutr. 2018 Jun 1;148(6):917-924. doi: 10.1093/jn/nxy039.
Other Identifiers
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1000048461
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id