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

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University of British Columbia, Okanagan.

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7