The effect of a 4-week ketogenic diet on immune function in endurance athletes.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Immune function; Inflammatory and Immune System - Other inflammatory or immune system disorders; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000594224
• Lead Sponsor: Auckland University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-04-17
• Study Completion: 2018-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 8

Inclusion Criteria

Endurance-trained male runners; VO2peak >50ml/kg/min; 20 - 40 years; history of competition; training for >2 years; run >50km/wk; habitually consuming a high carbohydrate diet; weight stable for >1 month.

Exclusion Criteria

Possess cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, immunological or autoimmune disorders; baseline haematological values (leukocytes and erythrocyte counts) outside of normal range; experienced illness and/or upper respiratory symptoms within the previous 4 weeks; experienced severe gastrointestinal symptoms within the previous 4 weeks or has a history of gastrointestinal symptomology (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome); consumed medications or supplements known to effect immunity within previous 2 weeks; smoker or previously smoked; family member has died before the age of 50 due to a heart condition.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified