RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07672691

Dietary Macronutrients and Gut Microbiota, Inflammation, and Metabolic Markers

Effects of Diets Differing in Macronutrient Composition on Gut Microbiota Composition, Intestinal Inflammation Markers, Gene Expression Profiles, and Blood Biochemical Parameters in Diverse Populations.

Sponsor

The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Sep 2, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Diet Ketogenic Diet Gene Expression Nutrition

Summary

Poniżej znajduje się bardziej płynna i mniej powtarzalna wersja tekstu: This 12-week randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of dietary patterns with different macronutrient compositions on gut microbiota, intestinal inflammation, gene expression, and metabolic health in healthy adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three dietary interventions: a ketogenic diet (KD), a vegetarian diet (VD), or a control diet (CD) reflecting their habitual mixed dietary pattern. Adherence to the assigned diet will be monitored through dietary records and regular nutritional counseling. The study will evaluate changes in gut microbiota composition, inflammatory biomarkers, transcriptomic profiles, and blood biochemical parameters associated with lipid and glucose metabolism. Blood and stool samples will be collected at predefined time points throughout the intervention, while participants in the KD group will additionally undergo ketone monitoring to assess dietary compliance. By comparing the ketogenic and vegetarian diets with a standard mixed diet, this study aims to determine their effects on gut health, metabolic function, and systemic inflammation, thereby providing evidence to inform dietary recommendations. Ta wersja eliminuje powtórzenia ("diet", "study", "monitor", "effects"), jest bardziej naturalna stylistycznie i odpowiada standardowi językowemu publikacji w czasopismach z zakresu żywienia i medycyny.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Control Diet (CD), Ketogenic Diet (KD), and others for people with diet, gene expression, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERKetogenic Diet (KD)

Participants in the Ketogenic Diet Group (KD) will follow a strict ketogenic diet for 12 weeks. The ketogenic diet is characterized by: Fat intake: Approximately 70-80% of total daily energy Carbohydrate intake: Approximately 5-10% of total daily energy (typically \<50 g carbohydrates per day) Moderate protein intake: Approximately 15-20% of total daily energy Dietary Guidelines: Allowed foods: Fatty meats, fish, eggs, full-fat dairy products, butter, oils (olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil), nuts, seeds, low-carbohydrate vegetables (e.g., leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower), avocados Restricted foods: All grains (bread, pasta, rice, cereals), high-carbohydrate fruits (bananas, apples, oranges), starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn), legumes, sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, most processed foods Blood ketone levels will be measured once weekly by participants (morning, before breakfast) using a ketone meter (Optimum Xido) Duration: 12 weeks

OTHERVegetarian Diet (VD)

Participants in the Vegetarin Diet Group (VD) will follow a plant-based vegetarian diet for 12 weeks. The vegetarin diet excludes all animal products and is characterized by: Macronutrient composition: Balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats from plant sources Primary food sources: Vegetables, fruits, legumes (beans, lentils, peas), nuts, seeds, whole grains, plant-based oils Dietary Guidelines: Allowed foods: All vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains (rice, quinoa, oats, wheat), plant-based milks, tofu, tempeh, plant-based oils, avocados Restricted foods: All animal products including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, honey, and any food containing animal-derived ingredients Dietary adherence will be monitored through regular food diaries and nutritional counseling sessions Participants will receive guidance on adequate protein intake, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation if needed Duration: 12 weeks

OTHERControl Diet (CD)

Participants in the Control Diet Group (CD) will serve as the control group and will continue their current habitual mixed diet without specific dietary modifications for 12 weeks. Diet type: Habitual mixed diet (includes both plant and animal products) Macronutrient composition: No modifications; participants maintain their usual dietary intake No dietary restrictions or instructions: Participants are not instructed to change their eating patterns Monitoring: Dietary intake will be documented through regular food diaries Participants will attend visits with a dietitian at 4, 8, and 12 weeks for monitoring purposes only (no dietary changes instructed) Duration: 12 weeks