Improving the Anabolic Action of Plant-based Foods Using Complementary Proteins

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20-35 yrs * Pre-menopausal * Recreationally-active * Weight stable for prior 6 months Exclusion Criteria: Age outside of range (20 - 35 yrs) * Pregnancy * Irregular menstrual cycles (i.e., \~21 day or \~35 day cycle) * Participation in previous research using \[13C6\]phenylalanine * Participation in other ongoing research that interferes with this study (e.g., conflicting diet, activity interventions, etc.) * Any hospitalization or surgery for a metabolic, cardiovascular, or neuromusculoskeletal complication within the past year * Allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics, latex, or adhesives (bandages, medical tape, etc.) * Excess scarring after injury * History of excess bleeding after cut * Chronic or frequent dizziness/fainting, and arm or leg weakness/numbness * Arthritis * Tumors * Mental Illness * Hepatorenal, cardiovascular musculoskeletal, autoimmune, or neurological disease or disorder * Predisposition to hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation * Physical activity limitations * Consumption of ergogenic-levels of dietary supplements that may affect muscle mass (e.g., creatine, HMB), insulin-like substances, or anabolic/catabolic pro-hormones (e.g., DHEA) within 6 weeks prior to participation * Consumption of thyroid, androgenic, or other medications known to affect endocrine function * Consumption of medications known to affect protein metabolism (e.g., prescription-strength corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or…