The primary aim of this research project is to determine whether the incorporation of food products containing medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil in a weight-loss program results in a different degree of weight-loss and total and regional fat mass loss than the incorporation of extra light olive oil. The secondary goals are to test whether there are differences in in metabolic risk profile changes between the 2 diets. We hypothesize that men and women who consumed MCT oil as part of their weight loss program will lose more weight and body fat than those who consume olive oil in their weight loss diet.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
53
Weight loss study including consumption of either 22-25 g of medium chain triglyceride oil or olive oil
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Change in body weight and fat mass, change in plasma lipid concentrations, fasting glucose and fasting insulin
Time frame: 16 weeks
Change in blood pressure, change in fat-free mass
Time frame: 16 weeks
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