Phenylalanine Requirements in the Menstrual Phases
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Menstrual Cycle
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 35
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 15 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained through food. Current adult phenylalanine recommendation is based on male-conducted studies and set the same for females. These recommendations may not be appropriate for females, as they do not take into consideration the hormonal changes over the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is a rhythmic hormonal process split into two phase…
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Eligibility Criteria
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 …
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