Metabolism, No Disease or Condition is Being Studied
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to asses the effects of a ginger containing supplement on energy expenditure and substrate utilization in healthy men. The main questions it aims to answer are * The effects of Kaempferia parviflora extract on energy expenditure * The effects of Kaempferia parviflora extract on substrate utilization
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTGyngerlean
Alpinia galangal (Red Ginger), Kaempferia parviflora (Black Ginger), and Zingiber officinale (Yellow Ginger).
Sponsors
Nova Southeastern University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Active adults. Active is defined as exercising 3 or more times a week for 30 minutes.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants must not be diabetics, have Celiac disease, or individuals with pre-existing heart or kidney disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resting Metabolic rate | 180 minutes | The amount of energy/calories the body needs to function while at rest. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory quotient | 180 minutes | The ratio between carbon dioxide production and oxygen consumption. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed