The purpose of this research study is to understand the impact of nutrition, muscle, and exercise on metabolism in perimenopause. We want to know if these outcomes are different in women who are in early or late perimenopause. This study will evaluate your body composition, muscle characteristics, menopause symptoms, stress, mood, metabolism, and exercise performance.
Participation in this study will include 3 in-person visits and potentially 28 days of at-home menstrual cycle tracking (if you are still experiencing periods). You will be asked to complete surveys at your convenience regarding your health, menopause symptoms, stress, and mood. At your first visit, we will measure your body composition and muscle characteristics followed by a submaximal exercise test on a stationary bike. Visits 2 and 3 will include measures of your resting metabolic rate, four small blood samples, a randomized nutrition supplement (protein or placebo), and a high intensity exercise protocol on a stationary bike.
Up to $200, Comprehensive body composition analysis, fitness evaluation, DXA results
Applied Physiology Lab
Fetzer Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
210 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
Abbie Smith-Ryan
Exercise and Sport Science
Clinical or Medical
Interventional
Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Glands and Hormones
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Mental and Emotional Health
Wellness and Lifestyle
Women's Health
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