Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Raising Ketones Directly With MCT Oil on Inflammation in Healthy Young Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
MCT Oil Supplementation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Ketogenic diets are gaining support as a method to lower inflammation within the body, but studies have not been able to show the way by which this occurs. Ketones, which are molecules made by the bod...
Detailed Description
The potential for a ketogenic diet to reduce inflammation has become increasingly popular in recent years, but direct scientific evidence to demonstrate that ketones impact inflammatory mechanisms in ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI between 18.5-29.9 kg/m\^2
- Females only: have a regular 28-35 day menstrual cycle
Exclusion
- Diagnosed metabolic disorder such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, or any other condition known to affect metabolism;
- history of inflammatory disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Prescribed any anti-inflammatory medication cannot be avoided for the duration of the study;
- current consumption of a very low-carbohydrate diet (e.g., "Atkins", "Protein Power Plan", "Paleo diet", etc.) or have within the previous three months;
- adhere to dietary restrictions such as vegetarianism or veganism;
- unable to abstain from drugs (prescription and recreational) or alcohol for the duration of the study;
- competitive athlete (currently training for an elite sport).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 20 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 4 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03460444
Start Date
March 20 2018
End Date
February 4 2019
Last Update
April 18 2019
Active Locations (1)
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University of British Columbia, Okanagan.
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7