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Metabolic Response to Chardonnay Grape Marc Powder

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Chardonnay grape marc marc high polyphenol dose (120mg)
Dietary Supplement: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose (75mg)
Dietary Supplement: Placebo (0mg)
Registration Number
NCT03203915
Lead Sponsor
USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Brief Summary

To determine if the addition of chardonnay grape marc (also called pomace) powder enriched with grape seed extract to the diet will result in reducing blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides.

Detailed Description

Previous research on grape seed nutritional properties has predominantly been confined to grape seed extracts (GSE) containing only soluble components. In animal models, GSE has been shown to prevent increases in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and insulin resistance. In humans, there have been improvements in blood pressure, however no significant effect on blood cholesterol levels. Whole milled grape marc flours deliver more dietary complexity than seed extracts alone. In addition to the extractable and non-extractable polyphenols, flour offers dietary fiber, minerals, sterols and polyunsaturated fats. Grape marc flour is currently used as a food ingredient that is incorporated into various baked goods. However, to obtain good control of the dose level, the product will be provided in capsule form for this study. For reference, a ½ cup of of a high polyphenol food such as blueberries, contains about 325 milligrams of polyphenols, thus even with the higher dose, participants will be receiving an amount of polyphenols that is less than ¼ cup of blueberries. The grape marc powder is prepared in a facility that is certified for producing food-grade products, and the nutritional composition and safety of the product will be thoroughly evaluated before we begin the study. The objective of the current study is to determine if this chardonnay grape marc powder enriched with grape seed extract supplementation has beneficial impacts on the human blood lipid profile and to correlate gut biome changes to human metabolism.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
31
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI ≥ 25 and < 40 kg/m2
  • Dyslipidemia as defined as (any one or all of the following values):
  • Total cholesterol > 190 mg/dL but < 240 mg/dL
  • LDL-cholesterol > 130 mg/dL but < 160 mg/dL
  • HDL-cholesterol < 40 mg/dL (men)/<50 mg/dL (women)
  • Fasting triglycerides > 150 mg/dL but < 300 mg/dL
Exclusion Criteria
  • Renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal or hepatic disease, by medical history
  • History of a previous cardiovascular event
  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Use of tobacco
  • Food sensitivities or allergies to the foods or components of foods provided in the standard meals including gluten, dairy, egg, soy, nuts, or seafood
  • Use of herbal or plant-based supplements; omega-3 fatty acids, and fish oils in the past 3-6 months, and unwilling to discontinue use while participating in the study.
  • Use of lipid-lowering, glucose-lowering, anti-hypertensive, or weight loss medications
  • Use of antibiotics in the last three months.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group 2Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose (75mg)Order of treatments: A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose C: Placebo B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose
Group 2Placebo (0mg)Order of treatments: A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose C: Placebo B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose
Group 2Chardonnay grape marc marc high polyphenol dose (120mg)Order of treatments: A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose C: Placebo B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose
Group 5Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose (75mg)Order of treatments: C: Placebo A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose
Group 3Chardonnay grape marc marc high polyphenol dose (120mg)Order of treatments: B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose C: Placebo A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose
Group 4Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose (75mg)Order of treatments: B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose C: Placebo
Group 5Placebo (0mg)Order of treatments: C: Placebo A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose
Group 1Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose (75mg)Order of treatments: A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose C: Placebo
Group 3Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose (75mg)Order of treatments: B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose C: Placebo A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose
Group 4Chardonnay grape marc marc high polyphenol dose (120mg)Order of treatments: B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose C: Placebo
Group 1Chardonnay grape marc marc high polyphenol dose (120mg)Order of treatments: A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose C: Placebo
Group 6Placebo (0mg)Order of treatments: C: Placebo B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose
Group 1Placebo (0mg)Order of treatments: A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose C: Placebo
Group 3Placebo (0mg)Order of treatments: B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose C: Placebo A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose
Group 4Placebo (0mg)Order of treatments: B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose C: Placebo
Group 5Chardonnay grape marc marc high polyphenol dose (120mg)Order of treatments: C: Placebo A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose
Group 6Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose (75mg)Order of treatments: C: Placebo B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose
Group 6Chardonnay grape marc marc high polyphenol dose (120mg)Order of treatments: C: Placebo B: Chardonnay grape marc powder low polyphenol dose A: Chardonnay grape marc powder high polyphenol dose
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in lipid profileWeeks 4, 10, 16

Fasting triglyceride concentrations, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol will be measured in serum; postprandial triglyceride measurements (1, 2, 3 hours)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in metabolomic profileWeeks 1, 4, 10, 16

Fecal bile acids, plasma bile acids, fecal and plasma short-chain fatty acids

Fecal samples were taken at baseline and after each test day. Plasma samples were taken at fasting, 1, 2, and 3hrs postprandially.

Changes in cognitive functionWeeks 4, 10, 16

Executive function will be assessed using Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) and Autonomic Nervous System Output.

Changes in fecal microbiome profileWeeks 1, 4, 10, 16

Gut microbiota community profile will be determined by 6M read metagenomic gene sequencing from stool samples

Changes in gut fermentation profileWeeks 4, 10, 16

Hydrogen and methane gas (parts per million) will be measured simultaneously in breath to assess gut fermentation

Changes in inflammatory markersWeeks 4, 10, 16

Immunological markers such as: tumor necrosis factor-α, Interleukin-β, Interleukin-6, Interleukin-1B, Interleukin-10, Interleukin-18, Interleukin-1a, Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1, C-reactive protein, Serum amyloid A, neopterin, myeloperoxidase, eotaxin, Interferon gamma-induced protein 10, Myeloid dendritic cell, monocyte chemoattractant protein 1, Matrix metalloproteinase-1, Matrix metalloproteinase-3, Matrix metalloproteinase-9 will be taken at fasting at each test day.

Changes in endothelial function measurement and blood pressureWeeks 4, 10, 16

Blood pressure will be measured each test day. Endothelial function will be measured once per day using peripheral arterial tone (PAT) signal technology. Endothelial function is expressed as a Reactive Hyperemia Index (RHI).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Western Human Nutrition Research Center

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Davis, California, United States

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