To investigate the relationship between sodium intake and changes in body weight, body composition, and gastrointestinal symptoms during carbohydrate loading.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who are judged as healthy by self-reported health questionnaire. 2. Subjects who agree to participate in this study with a written informed consent after receiving sufficient explanation relating to this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who are prohibited from exercising by a physician due to injury, etc. 2. Subjects currently participating in other trials during this research period or those intending to participate. 3. Subjects exhibiting symptoms of hypertension (systolic blood pressure >= 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >= 90 mmHg). 4. Subjects who regularly use medications that may affect the trial. 5. Subjects deemed unsuitable as research subjects by the principal investigator for any other reason.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in body weight before and after carbohydrate loading | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Changes in body composition before and after carbohydrate loading 2) Gastrointestinal symptoms during carbohydrate loading 3) Physical activity levels before and during carbohydrate loading 4) Dietary intake before carbohydrate loading | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
University of Miyazaki Faculty of Education