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Conditions
Interventions
Subjects will participate in six experimental trials, each separated by a
period of at least seven days. Beverage types vary between the six trials.
Subjects are randomly exposed to: beer (lager), n
Sponsors
Wageningen Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: See page 11 of the protocol: • Age between 60-75 yrs • Male gender • BMI between 20-30 kg/m2 • Normal renal function (normal plasma concentrations of creatinine and urea) • Used to drink alcoholic beverages • Healthy (as judged by the participant)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: See page 11 of the protocol: • Usage of an energy restricted diet during the last two months • Weight loss or weight gain of 5 kg or more during the last two months • Having endocrine, bowel or neurological disorders that could interfere with outcome variables • Usage of systemic medication that could interfere with outcome variables (e.g. diuretics) • Being allergic/intolerant for products under study • Smoking more than seven cigarettes/cigars per week • Drinking on average more than 21 alcoholic beverages a week • Being an alcoholic or history of alcoholism • Family history of alcoholism (loss of control, tolerance or withdrawal symptoms towards alcohol in direct family) • Current participation in other scientific research • Being employee, thesis student or intern of the Division of Human Nutrition (WUR)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The objective of this investigation is to assess the diuretic effect of three standard glasses of beer, red wine and spirits in euhydrated elderly men. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the effect of three standard glasses of beer, red wine and spirits on urinary osmolality, potassium and sodium levels in euhydrated elderly men. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed