PURPOSE:
To determine your body’s ability to use dietary protein at rest or following resistance exercise using a non-invasive ‘breath test.’
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
• Healthy, young females (18-35 years)
• Monophasic oral contraceptive users (any brand)
• BMI ≥18.5 kg/m2 and ≤ 30 kg/m2
• Recreationally active, currently performing structured exercise (e.g., running, weightlifting, team-sport activity) at least once per week for ≥ 6 months before enrolment
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
3 in-person sessions (~15 hours total)
o Body composition assessment and strength testing
o Full-body resistance exercise (one session)
o Consumption of a protein beverage (two sessions)
o Breath and urine sampling to assess how your body metabolizes protein (two sessions)
WHERE?
The Iovate/Muscletech Metabolism and Sports Science Lab at the University of Toronto’s Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• An opportunity to make a difference in the scientific community
• Financial compensation for your time and effort
INTERESTED?
For more information, or to volunteer as a participant, please email
Nicki Pourhashemi: nicki.pourhashemi@mail.utoronto.ca