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The Effect of Supplementation of Vitamin D3 on Inflammation Induced by 100 km Running, Iron Metabolism and Erythropoiesis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Inflammation; Muscle
Healthy
Iron Metabolism
Ineffective Erythropoiesis
Interventions
Other: placebo
Registration Number
NCT05880030
Lead Sponsor
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Brief Summary

A group of runners received vitamin D (10,000 IU - international unit per day) for two weeks. The aim of the intervention was to check the effect of vitamin D supplementation on selected parameters of inflammation and iron metabolism in comparison with the placebo group. Blood was collected before and after supplementation. Next: before, after 25, 50, 75,100 km running and 12 hours after the run. The data were subjected to statistical analysis.

Detailed Description

Subjects were randomized to two groups: the experimental one, n = 20 and the placebo one, n = 20 with the same age, experience in running and 25(OH)D level. The experimental group received vitamin D3 supplementation (around 10,000 UI/day, i.e., 20 droplets -Vigantol medicament, Merck) and the control group received a placebo (20 droplets of sunflower oil, placed in an identical bottle as vitamin D3) for two weeks before a run. The last vitamin D dose was taken 24 h before the 100 km ultra-marathon. 40 male athletes took part in the 100 km ultra-marathon. Blood was collected before (day 0) and after supplementation (day 14). Next (day 15): before, after 25, 50, 75,100 km running and 12 hours after the run (day 16). The data were subjected to statistical analysis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • male
  • athletes running ultra-marathons
Exclusion Criteria
  • vitamin D3 supplementation
  • multivitamin and iron supplementation
  • serum 25(OH)D low < 10 ng/mL
  • serum 25(OH)D high > 100 ng/mL
  • haemoglobin < 10 g/dL
  • other (sports injury, tournament)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Controlplacebosunflower oil, (20 droplets) two weeks supplementation.
Vitamin DCholecalciferolVigantol 10 000 IU/day (20 droplets) two weeks supplementation (vitamin D3)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Observation of changes in creatine kinase level induced by 100 km running.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured parameter: creatine kinase \[U/l\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12h after the run (06 11 2016).

The change in parathyroid hormone level after two-week supplementation.Day 0 to day 14

Measured parameter: parathyroid hormone \[pg/ml\].

The change in vitamin 25(OH)D level after two-week supplementation.Day 0 to day 14

Measured parameter: vitamin 25(OH)D \[ng/ml\].

Observation of changes in inflammatory parameters: C reactive protein - CRP induced by 100 km running.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured parameter of inflammatory: CRP\[mg/l\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12h after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in leucocytes induced by 100 km running.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured parameters of inflammatory: leukocytes \[G/l\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12h after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in inflammatory parameters:interleukin-6 induced by a 100 km runDay "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured parameter of inflammatory: interleukin-6 \[pg/ml\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12h after the run (06 11 2016).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Observation of changes in reticulocytes induced by a 100 km run.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured reticulocytes \[promil\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12 hours after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in erythroferrone level induced by a 100 km run.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured erythroferrone level \[pg/ml\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12 hours after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in hepcidin level induced by 100 km running.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured parameters of iron metabolism: hepcidin \[ng/mL\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12h after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in serum iron level induced by 100 km running.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured serum iron level \[µg/dL\].Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12h after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in ferritin induced by 100 km running.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured parameters of iron metabolism: ferritin \[ng/mL\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12h after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in hematocrit induced by a 100 km run.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured hematocrit \[%\].Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12 hours after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in erythrocytes level induced by a 100 km run.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured erythrocytes level \[T/l\].Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12 hours after the run (06 11 2016).

Observation of changes in erythropoietin level induced by a 100 km run.Day "15 - the run" and day "16 - 12 hours after the run"

Measured erythropoietin level \[mIU - milli-International unit/mL\]. Collected blood samples before and after 25, 50, 75 and 100-km run (05 11 2016) and 12 hours after the run (06 11 2016).

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