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Observing Metabolism of EPA With Consideration of Genetics And Sex

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Healthy
Omega 3
Metabolism, Lipids
Registration Number
NCT06975241
Lead Sponsor
University of Toronto
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical study is to learn how fast EPA is converted to other molecules, including DHA, with consideration of biological sex and genetics in healthy humans.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* How fast is EPA converted to DHA in blood, and is the conversion rate affected by sex and a specific genotype we previously identified?

* How do sex and the specific genotypes affect blood DHA levels and other products of DHA in response to dietary EPA?

* How fast does dietary EPA replace blood EPA and other omega-3 fatty acids, and is the rate affected by sex and genotype?

Participants will be asked to take EPA supplements for 12 weeks and provide a series of venous blood samples over the study duration.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI between 18.5- 30 kg/m2
  • healthy
Exclusion Criteria
  • High consumption of n-3 PUFA, including ≥ 2 servings of fish/seafood or EPA/DHA-enriched foods per week
  • Consumption of any supplements containing ALA/EPA/DHA currently or within the previous 6 months
  • Allergies to any component of the study supplement (fish, gelatin etc.)
  • BMI <18.5 kg/m² or >30 kg/m²
  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant
  • Diagnosis with chronic or communicable diseases
  • Prescription of chronic pharmacological medications (except for oral contraceptives)
  • High blood pressure (systolic or diastolic blood pressure above 130 or 80mmHg, respectively)
  • Hypertriglyceridemia (serum > or = 1.69 mmol/l)
  • Hypercholesterolemia (serum LDL-C > or =5 mmol/l)
  • Anticipated changes in lifestyle within the next 4 months
  • Smoking
  • Heavy alcohol use (>3 drinks/day)
  • Major surgery in the last six months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plasma DHA synthesis/turnover ratesDay 0, 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, 84

Plasma DHA synthesis/turnover rates (nmol/mL/day) by sex and rs953413 ELOVL2 polymorphism will be determined. DHA synthesis/turnover rates will be calculated from frequent sampling of plasma DHA levels and carbon-13 isotope signatures of DHA (δ13C-DHA) over 12 weeks.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in plasma DHA concentrations (nmol/ml)Baseline and 12 weeks

Changes in plasma DHA concentrations by sex and rs953413 ELOVL2 polymorphism will be determined.

Plasma EPA turnover rates (nmol/ml/day)Day 0, 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, 84

Plasma EPA turnover rates (nmol/mL/day) by sex and rs953413 ELOVL2 polymorphism will be determined. EPA turnover rates will be calculated from frequent sampling of plasma EPA levels and carbon-13 isotope signatures of EPA (δ13C-EPA) over 12 weeks.

Plasma half-lives of EPA and downstream n-3 PUFAsOver 12 weeks

Plasma half-lives of EPA and downstream n-3 PUFAs (in days) will be determined with the consideration of sex and rs953413 ELOVL2 polymorphism.

Plasma DPAn-3 synthesis/turnover rates (nmol/ml/day)Day 0, 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, 84

Plasma DPAn-3 synthesis/turnover rates (nmol/mL/day) by sex and rs953413 ELOVL2 polymorphism will be determined. DPAn-3 synthesis/turnover rates will be calculated from frequent sampling of plasma DPAn-3 levels and carbon-13 isotope signatures of DPAn-3 (δ13C-DPAn-3) over 12 weeks.

Changes in PUFA derived eicosanoid/docosanoid levelsBaseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks

Changes in n-3 and n-6 PUFA derived eicosanoid/docosanoid levels by sex and rs953413 ELOVL2 polymorphism will be investigated.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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