Effects of Lean Pork Loin Intake on Protein Homeostasis and Glucose Regulation in Prediabetic Adults

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-65
SponsorUniversity of Arkansas

About this trial

We will be directly comparing a high-quality protein diet composed primarily of lean pork loin (PORK) to a lower-quality plant-based protein diet (PLANT) in individuals with prediabetes on muscle and whole-body protein turnover and glucose regulation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

1. Males and females ages 40-65 years.

2. BMI 25 to ≤40 kg/m2 (or body fat % ≥25% in males or ≥36% in females)

3. Capable of providing informed consent.

4. COVID-19 negative and/or asymptomatic.

Disqualifiers

1. Participant who does not/will not eat animal protein sources.

2. Allergy to wheat, soy, or common ingredients in plant-based protein products.

3. Body mass index <25 kg/m2 or >40 kg/m2.

4. Hemoglobin <10g/dL at screening.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Lean Pork vs Plant-Based Protein

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Arkansas

Lead sponsor

National Pork Board

Collaborator