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Beef Versus Whey Protein: The Gut Showdown Self-Experiment

NCT07477223 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-05-28

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Summary

Test whether a doctor-formulated protein made from real beef is more digestible than standard whey protein powder. For the first 30 days, participants receive either standard whey protein powder or Equip Protein and track how the gut responds weekly. At the 30 day mark, all participants receive the standard Equip protein to track differences in digestability.

Conditions

  • Digestion

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Beef protein

Original beef protein powder chocolate flavor, manufactured by Equip, packed with 21g of complete protein, plus naturally occurring collagen and gelatin

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Chocolate whey protein

Whey protein isolate is a dairy-derived protein powder containing ≥90% protein by weight, with minimal lactose and fat. The product is provided as a flavored powder and administered orally when mixed with water. The product does not contain added bioactive ingredients beyond standard whey protein isolate.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Efforia, Inc

    lead INDUSTRY

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-06
Primary Completion
2026-06-06
Completion
2026-06-06

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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