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The study aims to investigate the effect of chronic supplementation with Betaíne, evaluating possible biochemical changes, body composition, cardiovascular parameters, and exercise practice in trained
Evaluation of Body Composition through Anthropometric Assessment
measurement of Cardiovascular Parameters during physical tests (Blood Pressure and Heart Rate)
and Physical Performance Tests (Strength, Power, and Speed). Furthermore, the Cardiovascular Risk of the participants will be estimated before and after the supplementation period. Participants will t
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
35 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male individuals; practicing physical activity; within the age range of 35 to 55 years; who have been engaged in weightlifting for a minimum of 6 months; exercising for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week; willing to be evaluated by a nutritionist; agreeing to be supervised by a fitness professional who will determine and oversee their weightlifting training; and committing to at least 9 days of training during the study period under the supervision of the fitness professional
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Smokers; individuals with any reported chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndromes, pulmonary diseases, and renal diseases; individuals with orthopedic problems and/or muscular or orthopedic injuries; individuals using any type of steroids, supplements, or herbal remedies; individuals with needle phobias
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Positive changes are expected in the Biochemical Profile;Positive changes are expected in Body Composition;Positive changes are expected in the Cardiovascular Parameters;Improved Physical Performance is expected during the Physical Tests | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to observe an improvement in the lipid profile with a decrease in serum concentrations of Cholesterol, Low-density Lipoproteins, and Triglycerides;It is expected to observe a lower fasting Glucose Tolerance;It is expected to observe an improvement in Body Composition, promoting a reduction in Body Fat Percentage.;It is expected to observe a significant reduction in the estimation of Cardiovascular Risk, as well as a decrease in Blood Pressure and Heart Rate during Physical Performance Tests.;It is expected to observe improvements in certain measures during the Physical Performance Tests, such as Strength, Power, and Speed | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLarissa Fernandes
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
Outcome results
None listed