Fatigue
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will investigate the effects of hydrothermally modified starch (SuperStarch) in adults. SuperStarch, originally developed as a drink for children with glycogen storage disease, is a slow digestible carbohydrate, maintaining blood sugar levels over extended periods. Therefore, it could be beneficial to exercise and mental performance, and could possibly have fat loss effects by increasing feelings of fullness. In this study, measures will be taken in 25 men to assess mental function, appetite, and metabolism to determine the processes involved in possible fat loss.
Interventions
OTHERCarbohydrate drink
Ingest 500ml (1g/kg) prior to metabolic measures.
OTHERPlacebo
Ingest 500ml of placebo prior to metabolic measures.
Sponsors
University of Western Ontario, Canada
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* healthy, 18 to 35 year old man or woman.
Exclusion criteria
* smoker * pregnancy * taking part in other research. * followed a weight loss diet in the previous 6 months. * history of gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiovascular disease or diabetes. * neurological or psychiatric condition that may cause cognitive dysfunction.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oxygen Consumption | Four 10 minute measures throughout 90 min protocol (1 day). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Appetite ratings | Four appetite ratings throughout 90 min protocol (1 day). |
| Cognitive function | 2 computerized tests (Stroop Test, Trail Making test) repeated 3 times throughout 90 min protocol (1 day). |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Primary ContactPeter Lemon, PhD
Outcome results
None listed