U.S., April 10 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07521189) titled 'Effect of Vegetarien Diet on Protein Digestibility in Young and Elderly Volunteers' on Sept. 23, 2025.
Brief Summary: Plant proteins are usually less digestible than animal proteins, but they may benefit gut health through effects on the microbiome. The long-term impact of diets rich in plant products on protein digestion and metabolism is still unknown, especially in older adults with higher protein needs. This study aims to compare the digestion and use of pea proteins in young and older adults, both vegetarians and omnivores. Volunteers are divided into four groups: young omnivores, young vegetarians, older omnivores, and older ...