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Leucine Requirements During the Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual Cycle

The existing guidelines for dietary amino acid intake for women are set the same as those established for men. These recommendations might not be appropriate for women, as they do not take into consideration important differences between male and female physiology, like the menstrual cycle. This study aims to determine the leucine requirements during the phases of the menstrual cycle. Leucine is an essential amino acid (cannot be made naturally in the body) and is necessary for protein synthesis, and other important cellular functions. Consuming an adequate amount daily is crucial for maintaining overall health. An innovative, non-invasive technique utilizing pre-determined diets, safe stable isotopes, and a simple breath collection method will be used. Previous work done by Elango Lab investigators has applied this method to investigate other amino acids in pregnant, non-pregnant, and lactating women.

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    FEMALE

  • Âges admissibles:

    20 to 35

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:

* People with menstrual cycles
* Between the ages of 20 to 35y
* Regular menstrual cycle (21-35 day cycle) for the past 12 months
* Body mass index (BMI) of between 18 and 28 kg/m2
* Free from pre-existing health conditions

Exclusion Criteria:

* People who are currently using hormonal birth control or any contraceptive that would affect sex hormones
* People on hormone therapy
* People with an abnormal menstrual cycle history
* People with non-traditional dietary practices
* Recent weight loss/weight gain
* People with a history of endocrine disorders
* People who are pregnant
* People who are breastfeeding
* People who have given birth in the last 18 months
* People who depend on medication that affects normal metabolism. Any medication that alters normal body metabolism would skew the results and compromise the validity of the data set.
* People with a metabolic, neurological, genetic, or immune disorder likely to affect nutritional requirements or overall body metabolism.

Lieu de l'étude

BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

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Primary Contact

Arati Swaminadhan, BSc

[email protected]
226-791-8552
Étude parrainée par
University of British Columbia
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ID de l'étude: NCT06533501