Effect of Whey Protein Hydrolysate on Human Muscle Protein Synthesis

The central hypothesis will be tested in 10 healthy young adults (20-35 yr). The subjects will be studied in the post-absorptive state on two different days, during which they will randomly assigned to drink a WPH or WHEY mixture. Measures of muscle protein synthesis will be taken at baseline, one and three hours following nutrient ingestion. The expected outcome of the proposed work is the identification of a new nutritional strategy for activating skeletal muscle protein synthesis. The findings of the proposed studies will have a positive impact, because they will allow us to translate this information into evidence-based clinical interventions to improve muscle size, strength and function and improve recovery after conditions associated with muscle wasting.