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Acute Effects of Different Protein Sources and Different Glycemic Index on Energy Balance, Glucose Allostasis and Amino Acid Metabolism: a Randomized, 4-condition, Two Cross-over Study in Adults.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Overweight
Interventions
Other: Fish and carbohydrats with low or high GI
Other: Veal and carbohydrats with low or high GI
Registration Number
NCT02770833
Lead Sponsor
University of Copenhagen
Brief Summary

The hypothesis is that seafood proteins given in combination with carbohydrates with low GI are superior to seafood proteins in combination with carbohydrates with high GI and meat in combination with both carbohydrates with low and high GI in promoting energy expenditure and satiety. The overall objective of this study is to investigate the acute effects of meals containing fish versus meat proteins on energy balance (thermogenesis, appetite regulating hormones and appetite sensations), markers of glucose allostatis and amino acid metabolism.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy men and women
  • Between 18 and 50 years of age
  • BMI between 25.0 and 30.0 kg×m-2
  • Fasting blood glucose < 5.9 mmol/L (measured at the screenings visit)
  • Non-smoker
Exclusion Criteria
  • Self-reported eating disorders or irregular eating schedule (e.g. skipping breakfast)
  • Chronic diseases (e.g. cancer, asthma, back pain, thyroid disease, heart disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, or sleep disorders)
  • Use currently or within the previous 3 months of prescription medication that has the potential of affecting body weight or glucose metabolism such as glucocorticoids (but excluding inhaled and topical steroids; bronchodilators are allowed), psychoactive medication, epileptic medication, or weight loss medications (either prescription, over the counter or herbal). Low dose antidepressants are allowed if they, in the judgement of the investigator, do not affect weight or participation to the study protocol. Levothyroxine for treatment of hypothyroidism is allowed if the participant has been on a stable dose for at least 3 months.
  • Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or have intention of becoming pregnant during the study period
  • Menopausal women and women with an irregular menstrual cycle
  • Food allergies
  • Substance abuse
  • Vigorous physical activity more than 10 hours/week
  • Alcohol intake above the recommendations from the Danish Health and Medicines Authority
  • Caffeine intake above 300 mg/day
  • Night- or shift work
  • Blood donation <1 month before study commencement and during study period
  • Simultaneous participation in other clinical studies
  • Inability, physically or mentally, to comply with the procedures required by the study protocol, as evaluated by the study staff
  • Subject's general condition contraindicates continuing the study, as judged by the study personnel or the medical expert

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Salmon vs. veal and CHO with low or high GIVeal and carbohydrats with low or high GIIn the first clinical study (Study 1), subjects will eat salmon or veal combined with high or low GI carbohydrates. Each subject will be engaged in each of the following four 1-day test meals: * Meat balls with salmon served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with salmon served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI
Cod vs. veal and CHO with low or high GIVeal and carbohydrats with low or high GIIn the second clinical study (Study 2), subjects will eat codfish or veal combined with high or low GI carbohydrates. Each subject will be engaged in each of the following four 1-day test meals: * Meat balls with codfish served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with codfish served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI
Salmon vs. veal and CHO with low or high GIFish and carbohydrats with low or high GIIn the first clinical study (Study 1), subjects will eat salmon or veal combined with high or low GI carbohydrates. Each subject will be engaged in each of the following four 1-day test meals: * Meat balls with salmon served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with salmon served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI
Cod vs. veal and CHO with low or high GIFish and carbohydrats with low or high GIIn the second clinical study (Study 2), subjects will eat codfish or veal combined with high or low GI carbohydrates. Each subject will be engaged in each of the following four 1-day test meals: * Meat balls with codfish served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with codfish served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with low GI * Meat balls with veal served with tomato sauce and other accompaniments with high GI
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Differences in diet induced thermogenesis between the four test meals3 hours

In the following three hours after eating the test meal respiratory gas exchange will be measured 6x25 minutes with 5 minutes breaks in between each measurement. Diet induced thermogenesis (DIT) will be measured by indirect calorimetry using a ventilated hood system. Each measurement will last for 25 minutes of which the last 20 minutes will be used for calculation of energy expenditure.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
C-peptide3 hours

Blood sample

Plasma amino acids3 hours

Blood samples

Appetite regulating hormones3 hours

e.g. glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)

Glycerol3 hours

Blood sample

Food preferences3 hours

In an attempt to measure spontaneous energy intake and macronutrient preferences in an experimental context, the participants will be given an ad libitum buffet lunch at noon. A cold and hot buffet-style lunch comprising a variety of foods (representing a wide selection of food groups) will be offered after the last measurement of gas exchange and the participants will be instructed to eat ad libitum.

Satiety3 hours

Evaluated by VAS-measures of subjective appetite sensations (satiety, hunger, fullness and prospective food consumption)

Insulin3 hours

Blood sample

Glucagon3 hours

Blood sample

Free fatty acids3 hours

Blood sample

Glucose3 hours

Blood sample

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

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Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark

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