Study of Krill Oil Supplement Effects on Muscle Strength in Adults With Long-Term Health Conditions

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effect of krill oil supplementation on muscle function in adults with high-risk long-term conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke. This is a randomized, double-blind pilot study involving 30 adults aged 18 years and older. The study aims to explore changes in muscle strength and other health markers over a 12-week period. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will receive 4 grams per day of krill oil supplements Superba Antarctic Krill Oil, 1000 mg capsules, and the other group will receive 4 grams per day of placebo vegetable oil capsules. Both treatments will be taken daily for 12 weeks, during which participants are asked to maintain their usual diet and physical activity. Throughout the study, various assessments will be done at the start and after 12 weeks, including blood tests to measure inflammatory and metabolic markers, body composition measurements using ultrasound, muscle strength tests like handgrip and knee extensor strength, and physical performance tests such as a 4-meter walk. Dietary intake and physical activity will also be monitored through questionnaires and weekly fish consumption logs. Participants will receive a 50 voucher after completing the study.

Investigating the Feasibility of Krill Oil Intervention to Improve Muscle Function in Adults With Long-term Conditions