Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of a Ketogenic Diet on the Exercise Induced Immune Response

Lead Sponsor:

Wageningen University

Conditions:

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Eligibility:

MALE

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

comparing the exercise induced immune response after two weeks on a low carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet with the response after two weeks on a high carbohydrate diet.

Detailed Description

A cross-over intervention study, with a total duration of 6 weeks. An athlete follows a high, or low carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet. After 2 days a test day takes place where the athlete performs an ex...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male
  • Age: 18 - 45 y
  • BMI: 18.5 - 25 kg/m2
  • Hb ≥ 8.5 mmol/L, determined with blood sample from finger tip
  • Minimal of 3 hours of training per week, and a maximum of 10 hours
  • DKTP (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and polio) vaccinated (for stimulation of isolated cells (PBMC's) with tetanus toxoid)
  • No asthma medication and/or anti-inflammatory medication
  • No use of immunosuppressive medication
  • No flu and/or travel vaccinations in the 4 months before and during the study
  • Able to be present and participate at all test days
  • Willing and able to follow prescribed 2 times a diet for 2 weeks in a row

Exclusion

  • Chronic illness
  • Food allergies (e.g. nuts, gluten, avocado)
  • Vegetarian diet
  • Blood donations during study or in the 2 months prior to the study
  • Use of immunosuppressive medication
  • Flu and/or travel vaccination 4 months before and during the study
  • Hb \< 8.5 mmol/L
  • Working at "Human Nutrition" - Wageningen University

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 10 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 10 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04019730

Start Date

October 10 2018

End Date

October 10 2019

Last Update

December 19 2019

Active Locations (2)

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Division of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6703 HA

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Wageningen University and research

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6708 WE