Positive Effects of Haematococcus Astaxanthin on Oxidative Stress and Lipid Profile in Overweight and Obese Adults
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- HealthyOverweightObesity
- Registration Number
- NCT01167205
- Lead Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether astaxanthin (ASX) supplementation will reduce obesity-induced oxidative stress and improve lipid profile in overweight and obese adults.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
- Subjects with BMI over 25.0 kg/m2
- Non-smoker
Exclusion Criteria
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, or other chronic diseases.
- Subjects who were taking vitamin supplements
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Evaluation of the plasma MDA (malonaldehyde) level 12 weeks MDA is a three chain aldehyde produced during the composition of a lipid hydroperoxide and is a well known indicator of lipid peroxidation.
The purpose of this stduy is to determine whether ASX supplementation lowers oxidative stress using MDA,a biomarker.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Clinical Research Institute Seoul National University Hospital
🇰🇷Seoul, Korea, Republic of