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The Microalga Phaeodactylum Tricornutum a Potential Fish Substitute?- Pharmacokinetic Study

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Pharmacokinetic Parameters
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Dried Microalgae biomass
Registration Number
NCT06450808
Lead Sponsor
University of Hohenheim
Brief Summary

In a cross-over design, pestos enriched with different levels of the microalgae Phaeodactylumtricornutum (2-3-4%) will be tested. The bioavailability of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, in particular EPA and carotenoids, will be analysed in blood plasma postprandially within two days after a single dose. Pharmacokinetic parameters will be calculated from the measured data. The aim of the study is to gain insight into the bioavailability of selected microalgae constituents and the acceptance of microalgae pesto.

Detailed Description

The main objective of the project "Healthy nutrition through microalgae as a fish substitute" with the acronym MikroFisch, is to develop a novel fish substitute product based on microalgae biomass that provides us with essential nutrients. More and more people are interested in a healthy, sustainable diet and are looking for plant-based alternatives. These are available in a wide variety for meat, but not for fish, although sources of essential nutrients such as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid are urgently needed, which is where our concept of evaluating microalgae as a future food comes in. Based on current trends, the investigators see great development potential for our approach. The prerequisites for this are proof of the non-toxicity of the microalgae used, sufficient absorption of the nutrients they contain in the human gut, and the development of a presentation form that is suitable for food technology and sensory analysis. If these requirements can be met, a food product based on microalgae could enjoy a high level of acceptance. The Institute of Nutritional Medicine at the University of Hohenheim has been researching the microalgae PT for several years. As PT is not authorised as a novel food, studies on the suitability of the microalgae as a foodstuff must be carried out. The aim of the study is to characterise the pharmacokinetics of the dried microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum processed in a pesto ("investigational product") in healthy volunteers/patients in order to gain insights into its absorption, distribution in the organism, metabolisation and excretion. In particular, the time courses of the plasma concentrations of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and the carotenoids fucoxanthin and b-carotene will be analysed, and the microalgae must also be properly processed into a tasty product before it can be used as food. For this reason, the concentration-dependent acceptance of the dosage form of the microalgae is also being analysed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Good general condition (investigator's decision)
  • Declaration of consent for participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Acute illnesses or infectious diseases of any kind
  • Chronic diseases that could influence the study results (investigator's decision)
  • Chronic intestinal diseases and gastritis are exclusion criteria other than than CHD / COPD / neuromuscular diseases
  • Known allergies to algae or Algae or pesto components
  • smokers
  • Pregnancy/breastfeeding period (anamnestic survey)
  • Withdrawal of consent or lack of written consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pesto with 5% PhaeodactylumDried Microalgae biomassDried Microalgae integrated in the Pesto
Pesto with 3% PhaeodactylumDried Microalgae biomassDried Microalgae integrated in the Pesto
Pesto with 4% PhaeodactylumDried Microalgae biomassDried Microalgae integrated in the Pesto
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximum Plasma Concentration [Cmax] of B-Carotinzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Time of the maximum measured plasma concentration (max) of B--Carotinzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Time of the maximum measured plasma concentration (max) of Eicosapentaonic acidzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Area under the curve (AUC)- Eicosapentaonic acidzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Area under the curve (AUC)- Fucoxanthinzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Maximum Plasma Concentration [Cmax] of Eicosapentaonic acidzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Area under the curve (AUC)- B-Carotinzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Maximum Plasma Concentration [Cmax] of Fucoxanthinzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Time of the maximum measured plasma concentration (max) of Fucoxanthinzero to 48 hours, during the whole study

pharmacokinetic parameters measured in blood plasma

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Acceptance index of the pesto3 times of each pesto dose were Testet (the Microalgae is added zu 3%, 4% and 5% to the Pesto)

A scale of 1 to 9 was used in this tasting study, labelled: 1=I don't like it at all; 5=neither; 9=I really like it. The categories to be evaluated were colour, smell, taste, texture and general acceptability.

Diagnostic markers in the blood4 times (at the Screening, At the study period 1, at the study period 2 and 3)

Laboratory parameters

Evaluation of the food diary, MEDAS questionnaire, FFQ questionnairethe food diary is kept 3 x during the 3-day study, the MEDAS and FFQ are filled out once at the beginning of the study

questionnaire to document food intake

Omega-3/ Omega-6 ratio28 times (at the Screening, At the study period 1 (9 x), at the study period 2 (9x) and period 3 (9x), One period means before eating the pesto Timepoint 0, after 1h, after 2h, 4h, 6h,8h,10h,24h,48h

in plasma measurement

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Institute of Nutritional Medicine, University of Hohenheim

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Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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