Strength-enhancing Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation Following Resistance Exercise in Adolescent Males

Olympia Eye Clinic

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02162459

1 dated January 2014

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study investigates the strength gains associated with resistance training in a group of 18 male high school athletes consuming either a whey protein supplement or chocolate milk following their exercise.

Enrollment: 18 patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 16 to 19 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• member of Bellarmine Preparatory School boys sports team
• Must be willing to consume a post-exercise beverage

Exclusion criteria

• allergy to either beverage

Trial design

18 participants in 2 patient groups

whey beverage

Description:

consumption of 52 grams of whey protein supplement following resistance exercise

chocolate milk beverage

Description:

consumption of chocolate flavored milk following resistance exercise