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Effect of Plant Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids on Exercise Performance

NCT02654392 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 18

Last updated 2016-01-13

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Summary

Many studies in the past three decades have examined the beneficial effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in diet and supplementation. The effect of polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically omega-3 and omega-6, on health have been well-studied but most of the study to date has been on animal not plant sources and much less is know about their effects on exercise performance. Additionally, while positive effects have been detected for sedentary populations or those that are at risk, well-trained athletes generally have not had established advantages in taking supplements for omega-3 and omega-6 oils. There is evidence that a specific ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is most beneficial for the human body with regards to cardiovascular and mental health. In this study, participants randomized to either a plant supplement group (pureform omega; containing Flax, Evening Primrose, Sunflower, Coconut \& Pumpkin oils; Natural Product Number = 80050660) or placebo (isoenergetic sugar pills) will be subjected to both a time trial and a high intensity interval bout, where their performance and power output will be analyzed. Blood lactate and glucose concentration, as well as oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production will also be examined to determine if there is a change in on fat oxidation after supplementation.

Conditions

  • Effect of Essential Fatty Acids on Exercise Performance

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

corn syrup

This group will receive an iso-energetic corn syrup supplement everyday for 5 weeks

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Polyunsaturated fatty acid

This groups will receive 4 capsules/70kg body mass (Pureform Omega® capsules made from Fax, Sunflower, Coconut, Evening Primrose, \& Pumpkin oils) every day for 5 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Western Ontario, Canada

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Peter Lemon, PhD · Western University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-02-29
Primary Completion
2017-02-28
Completion
2017-02-28

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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