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Pharmacokinetics and Safety of a New Micellar Glutathione Formulation

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Bioavailability
Safety
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Liposomal Glutathione
Dietary Supplement: Standard Glutathione
Dietary Supplement: New Micellar Glutathione (Lipomicel)
Registration Number
NCT06345950
Lead Sponsor
Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc.
Brief Summary

This study seeks to determine the short-term effects of daily oral supplementation with a new micellar Glutathione formulation (LipoMicel) on the oral absorption and safety of glutathione in healthy volunteers.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the pharmacokinetics of a novel micellar Glutathione (GSH) formulation with that of a standard formulation as well as a liposomal GSH formulation. The secondary objective is to evaluate the safety of a new micellar GSH formulation with higher bioavailability in human participants over a 30-day study period.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria
  • male or female aged 21-65 years
  • healthy, good physical condition
  • voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • use of anti-inflammatory or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • previous history of cardiovascular disease or acute or chronic inflammatory disease
  • use of antioxidant supplements or cholesterol-lowering agents
  • change of diet habits or lifestyle (diet, physical activity, etc.)
  • alcohol or substance abuse history
  • use of nicotine or tobacco
  • participation in another investigational study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Liposomal GlutathioneLiposomal GlutathioneEach participant receives their treatment i.e., Liposomal Glutathione hard gel capsules at a total dose of 500 mg glutathione. Treatments are consumed with a glass of water (approx. 125mL), followed by a standardized breakfast (diet-controlled condition). Capillary whole blood samples are collected at different time points up to 24 hours post-dose. A washout period of at least 14 days between each treatment is used.
Standard GlutathioneStandard GlutathioneEach participant receives their treatment i.e., Standard Glutathione hard gel capsules at a total dose of 500 mg glutathione. Treatments are consumed with a glass of water (approx. 125mL), followed by a standardized breakfast (diet-controlled condition). Capillary whole blood samples are collected at different time points up to 24 hours post-dose. A washout period of at least 14 days between each treatment is used.
New Micellar Glutathione (Lipomicel)New Micellar Glutathione (Lipomicel)Each participant receives their treatment i.e., LipoMicel Glutathione soft gel capsules at a total dose of 600 mg glutathione. Treatments are consumed with a glass of water (approx. 125mL), followed by a standardized breakfast (diet-controlled condition). Capillary whole blood samples are collected at different time points up to 24 hours post-dose. A washout period of at least 14 days between each treatment is used.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
AUC: the area under the concentration-time curve0 (baseline; pre-dose), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 24 hours (post-dose)

To determine the gastrointestinal absorption of orally ingested glutathione in healthy adult volunteers and compare the Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) with that of other capsules containing glutathione.

Tmax: the time point of maximum plasma concentration0 (baseline; pre-dose), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 24 hours (post-dose)

To determine the gastrointestinal absorption of orally ingested glutathione in healthy adult volunteers and compare the time point of maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) with that of other capsules containing glutathione.

Cmax: maximum plasma concentration0 (baseline; pre-dose), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 24 hours (post-dose)

To determine the gastrointestinal absorption of orally ingested glutathione in healthy adult volunteers and compare the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) with that of other capsules containing glutathione.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
White blood cell count (WBC)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in complete blood count based on WBC.

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in liver function based on AST.

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in liver function based on ALP.

Serum creatinine0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in kidney function based on Serum creatinine.

Platelet count0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in complete blood count based on Platelet count.

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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in lipid profile based on HDL.

Triglycerides0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in lipid profile based on triglycerides.

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in liver function based on ALT.

Bilirubin0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in liver function based on Bilirubin.

C-reactive protein (CRP)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in inflammatory response based on CRP.

Fasting blood glucose0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in blood glucose levels based on fasting blood glucose.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in lipid profile based on LDL.

Hemoglobin (Hb)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in complete blood count based on Hb.

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in kidney function based on BUN.

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in kidney function based on GFR.

Hematocrit (Hct)0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in complete blood count based on Hct.

Total cholesterol0 (baseline; pre-dose), week 2 and week 4 (post-dose)

To evaluate changes in lipid profile based on total cholesterol.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

ISURA

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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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