The effect of a dietary ketone on immunity, tolerability and performance in well-trained, healthy male cyclists.

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Systemic symptoms (e.g. dizziness, nausea); Exercise-Induced immunosuppression; Inflammatory and Immune System - Other inflammatory or immune system disorders; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function; Other - Research that is not of generic health relevance and not applicable to specific health categories listed above; Gastrointestinal distress

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001347358
• 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: 2017-09-25
• Study Completion: 2018-03-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 9

Inclusion Criteria

Endurance-trained male cyclists; VO2peak >60mlkg/min; 18 – 35 years; history of competition; training for >2 years; train >6 hours per week; habitually consuming a mixed diet for at least 1 year; 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 GI symptoms within the previous 4 weeks or has a history of GI symptomology; 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