RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05774444

Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil and Krill Protein on Post-exercise Muscle Protein Metabolism

Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil and Krill Protein on Post-exercise Muscle Protein Metabolism: a Randomised Controlled Trial


Sponsor

University of Glasgow

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of the current study is to find out if krill oil can increase muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise. Others aim are to determine the effects of krill protein, and the interaction of krill oil and protein, on muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise.


Eligibility

Min Age: 60 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Be 60 years old or older
  • Have a BMI of less than 35kg/m2
  • Be participating in structured exercise for less than 2h per week

Exclusion Criteria12

  • Diabetes
  • Severe cardiovascular disease
  • Seizure disorders,
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (>150/90mmHg at baseline measurement)
  • Cancer or cancer that has been in remission <5 years
  • Ambulatory impairments which would limit ability to perform assessments of muscle function
  • Dementia
  • Taking medication known to affect muscle (e.g., steroids)
  • Have an implanted electronic device (e.g., pacemaker/defibrillator/insulin pump),
  • Anticoagulant therapy
  • Allergies to seafood
  • Regular consumption of more than 1 portion of oily fish per week.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTKrill oil

Krill oil will be supplemented to see if they can gain strength and/or muscle mass following supplementation.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTKrill protein

Krill protein will be given to the participant following a resistance exercise bout.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTVegetable oil

This will be the control against the Krill oil

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTCarbohydrate

This will be the control for the Krill protein


Locations(1)

Stuart Robert Gray

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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