RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06005064

Middle Age muScle Krill Study

The Effect of Krill Oil Supplementation on Muscle Function and Mass in Middle-aged Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Glasgow

Enrollment

92 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Sarcopenia

Summary

This study will determine the effect of 6 months of supplementation with krill oil on muscle strength and mass in middle-aged adults. The study hypothesis is that krill oil supplementation will increase muscle strength and mass in middle-aged adults.

Eligibility

Min Age: 35 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Be 35-60 years old
Have a BMI of less than 35kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria3

People with 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 the ability to perform assessments of muscle function, dementia, on anticoagulant therapy, and/or taking medication known to affect muscle (e.g., steroids).
People who have allergies to seafood, and/or regular consumption of more than 1 portion of oily fish per week.
People who perform regular (>1 day/week) resistance exercise training.

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