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Isothiocyanates and Metabolic Health

Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Metabolic Disturbance
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Isothiocyanate rich sprouts
Dietary Supplement: Placebo Juice
Registration Number
NCT05070585
Lead Sponsor
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Brief Summary

Many sprouts, for example broccoli sprouts, contain substances that have shown to have protective effects, both against oxidative stress and against carcinogenic substances.

In this study we will investigate the activation of the body's antioxidant defense system and effect on blood lactate and glucose after 1 week of isothiocyanate rich sprout supplementation. The subjects will perform maximal and submaximal work test, blood sampling, muscle biopsies and blood pressure monitoring post supplementation. We hypothesize that 1 week of supplementation of isothiocyanate rich sprouts alters blood lactate and glucose metabolism and activates the body's antioxidant defense system.

Detailed Description

Many sprouts, for example broccoli sprouts, contain high levels of glucosinolates, which can be converted to the bioactive substances isothiocyanates. This conversion is assisted by another plant enzyme, myrosinase, which is released when the plant is mechanically processed. It is believed that this reaction is part of the plant's natural defense against pest insects and other animals that attack the plant in the early developmental stage. In cell and animal studies supplementation with isothiocyanates has been shown to induce the protein Nrf2 which is a so-called "Master regulator" of the body's antioxidant defenses and activates more than 200 genes that together provide a strong protection against oxidative and mutagenic stress.

In this study we will investigate Nrf2 activation in human skeletal muscle and effect on lactate-, glucose metabolism after 1 week of isothiocyanate rich sprout supplementation. The study is a double-blinded, randomized, placebo controlled, cross-over study with 4 weeks wash-out between the interventions. We will perform maximal- and submaximal work test and monitor blood glucose and lactate during the tests. Also, in the post intervention phases we will perform muscle biopsies, glucose tolerance tests and monitor blood pressure.

The hypothesis is that 1 week of isothiocyanate rich sprout supplementation activates Nrf2 in human skeletal muscle and alters blood lactate and glucose metabolism in rest and during exercise.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy volunteer
  • 18-45 years old
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any chronic disease
  • Inability to perform cycling exercise
  • Allergic to anesthesia

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Isothiocyanate Rich JuiceIsothiocyanate rich sproutsThe juices will contain 37,5g isothiocyanate rich sprouts and be delivered frozen to the subjects. The subjects will be instructed to consume two juices per day.
Placebo JuicePlacebo JuiceThe juices will contain 37,5g alfalfa sprouts and be delivered frozen to the subjects. The subjects will be instructed to consume two juices per day.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glucose regulationThroughout 1 week of supplementation

Improved continuous glucose control

Blood lactateAcute during sub maximal exercise

Changes in blood lactate during exercise

Nrf2 activationAcute after 1 week of supplementation

Increased Nrf2 protein in human skeletal muscle

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glucose tolerance test120 minutes

Improved glucose regulation in rest

Clinic blood pressureAcute after 1 week of supplementation

Blood pressure regulation

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Swedish School of Sports and Health Sciences

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Stockholm, Sweden

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