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The Effect of Phosphorus on Diet Induced Thermogenesis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Imbalance of Constituents of Food Intake
Healthy
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Phosphorus
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT02594787
Lead Sponsor
Lebanese American University
Brief Summary

The aim of the trial is to investigate the effect of ingestion of 75g of glucose (with or without phosphorus) on diet induced thermogenesis (using indirect calorimetry) and appetite (using visual analogue scales) in lean and obese healthy subjects

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
23
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Stable weight for the past 3 months
  • On a balanced diet
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Underweight (BMI<18.5) or overweight/obese (BMI≥25)
  • age <18 or > 30 years
  • Inability to give valid consent
  • Presence of a chronic or acute illness.
  • Elevated physical activity level (assesses by the physical activity questionnaire)
  • Heavy smokers (≥1 pack per day).
  • Weight gain or loss of > 3% in the past 3 months
  • History of kidney stones
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PhosphorusPhosphorusIntervention (500 mg of potassium phosphate) will be administered with 75 g glucose solution and diet induced thermogenesis will be measured afterwards
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo (cellulose) will be administered with 75 g glucose solution and diet induced thermogenesis will be measured afterwards
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diet Induced Thermogenesis180 minutes (measured every 30 min)

Diet Induced Thermogenesis will be measured using indirect calorimetry (VO2 consumption)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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