insulin resistance syndrome metabolic syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
One group will be subjected to a 10-day fasting protocol, which implies 3 days
of reducing food intake, 3 days of drinking fruit juices and 4 days of building
up food intake again (control group). T
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Men, age 18-45 year * BMI 25-30 kg/m2 * Blood pressure > 70/110 * Healthy: based on the outcome of the anamnesis form * Free of medication * Be able to cycle at least half an hour at 150 W * Be able to take enough time and rest to complete the 10-day program
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Smokers * Alcohol or drug abuse * Eating disorders (or history of eating disorders) * Sensitive to stress and psychological problems * Participated in a Sport Fasting program within 6 months before the start of the current study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome of the current study is the change in body composition and in physical performance in the intervention group as compared to the control group. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcomes of the current study are differences between the experimental group and the control group in the following parameters: 1) a change in health indicators; 2) a change in the outcome of several questionnaires; 3) a change in histology; and 4) a change in several markers of mitochondrial biosynthesis and fat oxidation. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed